Properties :
The wood has low resistance to shock loads and low stifffiess, with medium crushing and strengths. Euro maple steam-bends well. It works well and easily with both hand and machine but has a moderate blunting effect On cutting edges. When machine- planing wavy or curly stock, a reduced cutting angle is advised, and pre-boring is recommended for nailing. The wood stains and glues well, turns particularly Well, and can be brought to an excellent polished finish.