English Sycamore

Formal Name: Acer pseudoplatanus

Color: Sapwood is light-colored creamy white to light yellowish in color. The heartwood ranges in color from light to dark brown.

Shade: light

Workability: Machines extremely well. It has both excellent nail and screw holding properties and also glues well. The silky texture provides an excellent based for paint, stain or polish. It is easy to achieve a beautiful finish with this durable hardwood.

Physical Properties: Medium bending and crushing strength, low stiffness and shock resistance. Excellent bending characteristics.

Interior/Exterior: interior

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