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The Wonderful World of Wood:
European Plane:
- "Platanus acerifolia"
Other Names:
- English, French Plane etc (according to origin).
- London Plane.
Sources:
- Europe.
Tree Characteristics:
- The tree grows to about 100ft in height and produces a trunk about 3ft 3in in diameter.
- It is widely planted in cities due to its tolerance of pollution, and is easily recognized by its flaking mottled bark.
Characteristics of the wood:
- A straight grained wood, with fine to medium texture.
- It has light reddish brown heartwood, with distinct darker rays producing attractive fleck figure known as "lacewood" when quarter sawn.
- Similar to but darker than American sycamore.
- It is a good wood for steam bending.
- It is perishable and not suitable for exterior use.
Workability:
- It works well with hand and machine tools.
- It glues well.
Average dried weight:
- 40lb/cuft.
Finishing:
- It stains and polishes satisfactorily.
Common uses:
- Furniture.
- Joinery.
- Turnery.
- Veneer.
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