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American Sycamore
| Property | American Sycamore Platanus occidentalis |
|---|---|
| Type | Hardwood |
| Cost | $ · Budget |
| Hardness | 770 lbf |
| Workability | Good |
| Seasonal movement | Large |
| Outdoor-friendly | No |
| Origin | Domestic (North America) |
| Commonly built | Lacewood-figure panels, Butcher blocks, Drawer boxes |
| Overview | Prized quartersawn for its freckled 'lacewood' figure. Affordable and easy to work, but moves a lot, so quartersawn stock is the way to go. |