European Plane:

Below you will find information about some of the timber I use in the making of Chairs, and other furniture. (some of it may not be avalable in your area.)

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.