Sycamore
Botanical Name
Acer pseudoplanatus
Other Names
Buttonwood, Maple
Origin
Northern, Western Europe
Sapwood Colour
Whitish not distinct from heartwood
Heartwood Colour
Yellowish white to golden yellow
Grain
Straight
Texture
Fine and even
Common Uses
Boat building, turnery, flooring, furniture, interior construction, veneer
Physical Properties at MC 12%
| Density | kg/m3 | 592 |
| Specific gravity | – | 0.49 |
| Hardness | N | 4770 |
| Bending Strength | N/mm2 | 100.0 |
| Stiffness | N/mm2 | 10100 |
| Radial shrinkage | % | 3 |
| Tangential shrinkage | % | 7 |
Working Properties
| Stability | xxx | Bending | xx |
| Machining | xx | Screwing | xxx |
| Gluing | xxx | Painting | xxx |
| Sanding | xxx | Staining | xxx |
xxxx = excellent
xxx = good
xx = fair
x = not good