Sycamore

[Rusty Nesmith]

I have always wanted to turn some sycamore. I saw a tree cut down and went to check it out, nobody home. I went back on our way to dinner and they were home. I asked the guy if it was sycamore and he said yes but it was spoken for. I told him that was ok and what I wanted it for and I only need a couple of pieces. He said go ahead and get a couple, he doesn’t know anything. I got two 12” pieces.

 

[Wally Crawford]

I love turning Sycamore. I usually let it spalt, which happens fairly quickly in my wood pile.

 

[Hugh]

Sycamore likes to move a bit.
Really fun to turn when it is wet. Ribbons will fly.

 

[Omer Klee]

I would love to turn some green sycamore!! I've never seen any of it around me, other the the trees I have planted
I can't complain too much though. I was given two very large Bur Oaks both are over 40" in diameter.