| Name | Bigleaf Maple (Acer macrophyllum) |
| Type | Hardwood. |
| Other Names | Also known as broadleaf maple, Oregon maple, Pacific coast maple, western maple, white maple, or maple. |
| Sources | Western North America. |
| Appearance | Generally straight, but sometimes curly grained with a relatively coarse texture. Pale pinkish-brown to almost white sapwood and heartwood, often with a grayish cast. |
| Physical Props | Moderately heavy, hard, strong, and stiff with low bending strength, shock resistance and decay resistance. Medium movement in use. Resists denting fairly well. |
| Working Props | Generally machines satisfactorily although curly grain can present difficulties when planing. Bores and turns quite well. Glues easily and bonds well. Good nail and screw holding qualities with high resistance to splitting. Accepts stains evenly. Sands and polishes quite well with minimal “fuzzing”. Fair steam-bending properties. |
| Uses | Often used for fine wood furniture and cabinets due to its uniform color. Also popular for innerplies in softwood plywood panels, pallets and paper products. Other uses include veneer, framing, lamps, drawer sides, interior construction, utility furniture, desks, chests, bent parts, and turnery. |
