It does look like Sycamore to me.....but the flecks are more similar to lacewood. But all the Lacewood I have ever used is darker than that so I'm guessing Sycamore.
Jim
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It does look like Sycamore to me.....but the flecks are more similar to lacewood. But all the Lacewood I have ever used is darker than that so I'm guessing Sycamore.
Jim
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The left side of picture 3 looks like Sycamore I have seen. Cutting Sycamore produces a distinctive smell, sort of sour and earthy not unlike cottonwood.
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Here is a small fresh Sycamore sample. I will dry it and try for a better closeup.
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Last edited by Maurice Mcmurry; 02-06-2022 at 11:54 AM. Reason: small
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Last edited by Maurice Mcmurry; 02-08-2022 at 11:33 AM.
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I used some of this wood in a small project and was somewhat surprised at how it changed when finish was applied. When flattened and sanded, the wood had a purplish tint to it. I use Sealcoat before applying water based finish and after I applied the Sealcoat (dewaxed shellac) the wood came out brown.
A couple of pieces had some sapwood so I put that in the middle for contrast.
Mike
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