Hard Maple (Acer saccharum) veneer is the most commonly used veneer for longboard and skateboard deck construction. It is hard, strong, and tough with all the characteristics that make for a great board, the construction of which will hold up through all of the wear and tear. Longboard and Skateboard veneer is typically produced in three grades or plies: Face, Core and Crossband.
Common Names: Hard maple, sugar maple, rock maple
Scientific Name: Acer saccharum
Distribution: Eastern North America
Average Dried Weight: 44 lbs/ft3 or 705 kgs/m3
Janka Hardness: 1,450 lbf (6,450 N)
Modulus of Rupture: 15,800 lbf/in2(109.0 MPa)
Elastic Modulus: 1,830,000 lbf/in2(12.62 GPa)
Crushing Strength: 7,830 lbf/in2 (54.0 MPa)
Shrinkage: Radial: 4.8%, Tangential: 9.9%,
Volumetric: 14.7%, T/R Ratio: 1.9
Our hard maple veneers for longboard and stakeboard deck construction are available at:
Type: Rotary cut
Thickness: 1.0-2.0 mm
Size: 10-12" x 36-48"
Grain: Long and cross grain
A full set of deck: 7 plies
Quality: Face, core and crossband
