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Maple
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Balsa
Description
Maple wood processed by Nord Compensati comes from the northeastern regions of the United States and the southeast of Canada.
It is strong and shock resistance, giving excellent results when treated with mordant, fillers, varnishes and in woodworking processes.
Pre-bore for nailing or screwing.
Selected stocks are rotary cut to produce bird’s eye maple.
Botanical name
Acer Campestre it belongs to the family of Aceraceae.
Growth area
Throughout Europe from southern Sweden to Asia Minor.
Technical characteristics
Creamy white when fresh felled. Generally with straight grain but often curly or wavy grain is present. Fine texture.
Seasoning
It dries slowly without degrade but it is inclined to stain. The original white colour is preserved by kiln drying rapidly and carefully. There is small movement in service.
Specify Gravity
With 15% moisture content the weight is about 650 kg./m3. S.G. 0,65.
Durability
The heartwood is not durable: the sapwood is subject to attack by common furniture beetle and is permeable for preservation treatment while the heartwood is resistant.
Uses and manufacturing
Excellent turnery wood, it is used for domestic woodware, furniture and joinery work. Selected logs are sliced for highly decorative veneers for panelling.
Other information
Please contact Nord Compensati by filling out the form below. Our staff will reply as soon as possible.
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27 JUL
50th International Boat Show
Genoa, October, 2 - 10 2010
See you at the International Boat Show in Genoa from Saturday 2nd to Sunday 10th October by our booth in C Hall, Upper Floor, Stand No. H17 -
03 FEB
Seatec
Carrara, February, 10-12 2010.
See you at the Carrara Exhibition from 10 - 12 February at our booth N. 1155, Aisle 36, Pavillon E -
23nov
Big success at the Genoa International Boat Show
Nord Compensati has been exhibiting at the 49th International Boat Show of Genoa, a can’t miss event with 1450 exhibitors and more than 280.000 visitors.
lumber
teak, mahogany, oak, cherry, toulipier, maple.
veneers
teak, maple, mahogany, cherry, aniegre, oak.
decking
teak decks, teak panels, iroko panels, mahogany panels.
balsa
balsa lumber, rigid panels, contourkore.
plywood
Mahogany R.I.Na ratified, okoumè R.I.Na. ratified, okoumè, poplar, pine, door line, decorative plywood.
Hi-tech panels
isomar, isomar screw, isomar HC, balsapan, isoflex, isophon light, isophon superlight, isophon floor, isovib, sottotetto, isomar + isophon light, superlight blockboard, xiloflam.