"Sqwertz" > wrote in message
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>I have some solid, untreated 3/4" x 1-2" x 16" maple scraps at the shop
>where I work. I know there are several types of maple. But as far as
>using it for smoking, is all maple pretty much the same?
>

There are a few varieties, but they all work well for smoking, as do most
hardwoods. The size you have is pretty good to cut to shorter lengths and
they smoke for a long time compared to chips. Good deal for someone.