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European Sycamore Logs & Timber

Acer pseudoplatanus

Belgium / Western Europe

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Fine-textured European sycamore maple — sought after for musical instruments, kitchen worktops, and decorative veneer.

Technical Specifications

Origin Belgium / Western Europe
Janka Hardness 4,500 N (1,010 lbf)
Density 620 kg/m³
Durability Class Class 5 – Not Durable (interior use)
Workability Works and finishes very well. Sharp tools give the best results. Turns and carve
Sustainability PEFC certified. Acer pseudoplatanus is not CITES listed.

Common Applications

Musical instruments (violin backs) kitchen worktops dance floors decorative veneer furniture turned goods

About European Sycamore Logs & Timber

European Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus), known as sycamore maple on the continent, produces some of the finest-textured wood in Europe. The heartwood is creamy white to pale yellowish-grey, often exhibiting beautiful figure including fiddleback, quilted, and wavy grain patterns highly valued by musical instrument makers and veneer producers. With a density of around 620 kg/m³, it is moderately hard and very stable once dried. The fine, even texture and neutral colour make it an excellent substrate for staining and lacquering. EU-TIMBER sources PEFC-certified sycamore logs from Belgian woodlands, with figured material particularly in demand for violin and guitar backs, as well as kitchen worktops, dance floors, and decorative furniture.

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