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Offline Timbercrk1

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Newbie Question...Hard Maple???
« on: March 02, 2007, 02:59:40 pm »
Whats going on with hard maple right now? Is it in demand or something? Seeing alot of it being moved. Thanks
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Re: Newbie Question...Hard Maple???
« Reply #1 on: March 02, 2007, 03:26:00 pm »
Try this thread just down the page:
http://www.forestryforum.com/board/index.php?topic=24289.0


Welcome to the forum as well! :)
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Re: Newbie Question...Hard Maple???
« Reply #2 on: March 03, 2007, 07:57:12 am »
Far as I know...hard maple down...soft maple UP!!!
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Re: Newbie Question...Hard Maple???
« Reply #3 on: March 03, 2007, 08:01:01 am »
When referring to soft maple, would that include silver maple?
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Re: Newbie Question...Hard Maple???
« Reply #4 on: March 03, 2007, 08:17:16 am »
Yes it does stumpy. I can't believe the prices for soft maple, not that many years ago most was sold for pallet.
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Re: Newbie Question...Hard Maple???
« Reply #5 on: March 03, 2007, 09:10:26 am »
Some of our markets specify that they will not take silver maple in with their soft maple.  A lot depends on the end use.  If it is painted stock, then its not of much concern.  Clear finishes make silver maple hard to match.

Silver maple usually comes from along stream banks or in urban settings. 

It wasn't that long ago when hard maple wasn't wanted.  Looks like red oak has taken its place as a bottom feeder. 
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Re: Newbie Question...Hard Maple???
« Reply #6 on: March 03, 2007, 09:24:08 am »
Interesting. I can sell all the nice red oak I can get my mitts on, but dont have much. Got lots of soft maple (20" trees for days) and cant seem to sell it. I need a kiln..... ::)
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