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The European Sycamore timber is know to be the hardest, strongest pine in existence and it’s is fairly durable.
The European Sycamore timber is know to be the hardest, strongest pine in existence and it’s is fairly durable.
Properties:
Properties:
As a timber its hardwood, pale white in colour.
High strength properties similar to those of Oak
Sycamore has a fine and even texture that is very similar to maple. The grain is interlocked.
Strong and durable
Resistant to decay when treated however can be susceptible to insect attack.
Sycamore is typically used for Veneer, plywood, interior trim, pallets/crates, flooring, furniture, particleboard, paper (pulpwood), tool handles, and other turned objects.
Applications:
Applications:
Sycamore wood is easy to work with and it finishes to a natural lustre that is buttery smooth
Sycamore works easily with both hand and machine tools.
Sycamores interlocked grain can be troublesome in surfacing and machining operations.
Sycamore turns, glues, and finishes well.
Sycamore responds poorly to steam bending.
Sustainability:
This wood species is not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Sycamore timber is relatively easy to source, even though Sycamore is a hardwood the Sycamore tree is relatively fast growing. Timber should be sourced form a sustainably managed forest.
Material handling
Material handling
Wear a dust mask while sanding to avoid dust inhalation which can cause short and long term damage to the lungs.
Protective equipment
Protective equipment
Dust mask
Tightly fitting googles
Spotlight RCA
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