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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Sycamore Maple is best understood by how it looks, how it works, and where it should be used. This guide explains the practical buying details before sending you to the right Kingma products.
Scientific nameAcer pseudoplatanus
Janka hardness1,050 lbf
Average dried weight38 lb/ft³
Best fitTurned objects
Overview
Why choose Sycamore Maple?
Sycamore Maple is an imported specialty hardwood. Its natural range is Europe and southwestern Asia. Common uses include turned objects, musical instruments, pallets, crates, boxes, pulpwood for paper, veneer, plus other small specialty pieces.
Scientific nameAcer pseudoplatanus
DistributionEurope and southwestern Asia
ShrinkageRadial: 4.5%, Tangential: 7.8%, Volumetric: 12.3%, T/R Ratio: 1.7 More images | Identification
DurabilityNon-durable to perishable against decay.
Sycamore Maple colour, grain, and figure
Unlike most hardwoods, maple lumber is mostly sold as sapwood rather than heartwood. The sapwood runs from nearly white to pale gold or a reddish tan, and the heartwood is a deeper reddish brown.
Grain is mostly straight with an occasional wave. The texture is fine and even.
Working notes
It is fairly easy to work by hand or machine, but maple can scorch when cut with fast cutters such as a router. It turns nicely and accepts glue and finish well, though staining can turn blotchy and an even colour may need a pre-conditioner, toner or gel stain.
Sycamore maple and other maples of the Acer genus are said to cause skin irritation, a runny nose and asthma-style breathing effects.
Sycamore Maple should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Sycamore Maple
Best projects
Common uses include turned objects, musical instruments, pallets, crates, boxes, pulpwood for paper, veneer, plus other small specialty pieces.
Use caution
Avoid specifying it by name alone; confirm board size, moisture, colour, figure, and the project environment before buying.
Finish strategy
Test finishes on offcuts first, especially when colour, blotching, outdoor exposure, or grain filling matters.
Buying note
Choose boards, slabs, plywood, blanks, or posts based on the project rather than species name alone.
Shop path
Buying Sycamore Maple from Kingma
Start with the direct species match when Kingma sells it. If stock rotates, use the closest live collection or a clearly explained alternative.
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If Kingma does not have an exact match online, use the buying links below as practical alternatives only when the colour, grain, hardness, or project environment makes sense.
Sycamore Maple FAQ
What is Sycamore Maple best used for?
Common uses include turned objects, musical instruments, pallets, crates, boxes, pulpwood for paper, veneer, plus other small specialty pieces. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Sycamore Maple beginner friendly?
It depends on density, grain direction, and tooling. Test cuts on offcuts first, and choose Maple, Cherry, Walnut, or Poplar when easier machining is the priority.
Does Kingma sell Sycamore Maple?
The buying section on this page links to any Sycamore Maple Kingma has in stock and to the closest alternatives. Stock changes often, so call (780) 229-7681 or visit the yard at 4607 91 Ave NW, Edmonton to check what is in today.