Sycamore-Maple
Scientific Classification
Kingdom: plantae
Division: spermatophytes (seed plants)
Subdivision: angiosperm {(covered seed),hardwoods}
Order: sapindales
Family: sapindaceae
Genus: acer
Species: pseudoplatanus
A medium to large European hardwood of the acer (maple) genus, creamy-white with fine texture and sometimes with wavy grain producing fiddle-back figure. It is believed that this is the species used for the backs of Stradivarius violins.
From time to time we manage to obtain exotic woods from colonial homesteads et al,such as this superb fiddle-back sycamore and with a great deal of care taken in the drying process, one can be well rewarded. This piece was dried by vertically stacking, out of the elements and in a fairly dry atmosphere, thus retaining good colour.
| species | dry density kg/m3 | Janka hardness (side grain), dry kN |
| sycamore | 610 | 4.9 |
See also density comparative chart here.
Examples of indeco products in sycamore-maple:
Cylindrical salt/pepper/spice mill with handle: Experience the ultimate in grinding from powder fine to coarse with this beautiful, smooth action, cylindrical handled mill.
