Plain Sycamore

Trade Name :
Sycamore, European Sycamore

Origin :
Central Europe, Atlantic coast to the Ukraine.

Uses :
High quality veneer for architectural and furniture purposes. Generally used for all wood products where particular importance is attached to the white color. Very popular for solid tables in pubs, also used for sports equipment and tool handles.

Properties :
The wood is almost white. The veneer must be dried soon after slicing otherwise it will turn yellow under the influence of light and air. Heart discoloration is possible but since the logs normally have large diameters this is not such a problem. Worse is the tendency of the annual rings to develop green stripe in certain growing areas.

Jointing :
Joints are easily produced with glue, screws and nails and are very durable. Pre-drilling is recommended when using screws.