Any structural use of Maple?

[lockhaven]

if you decide to go into wood working, start simple and small. Otherwise you could get frustrated and give up. I love it except for the high cost of quality material and equipment.

 

[SHORT KID]

A big lumber outfit might be interested in that wood for venier.

 

[CobyRupert]

The link confirms they're very strong. Antidotally, you know they're strong and brave as they rarely snap off or jump out of the way when a car or truck runs into them. I'd think they'd be a little heavier, say if you making and raising 2"x4" walls, but as carrier beams, headers, jousts, go for it.