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Sycamore (Acer Pseudoplatanus UK) Air Dried Woodturning Blanks

SKU: SYCBB5X2 Category:
(30 customer reviews)
Yandles Timber

From: £1.90 inc. VAT

Available to be dispatched in 2-3 days on most orders

Similar to maple, the wood of Sycamore trees is predominantly comprised of the sapwood, with some darker heartwood streaks also found in most boards. (Though it is not uncommon to also see entire boards of heartwood too.) The sapwood is white to light tan, while the heartwood is a darker reddish brown. Sycamore also has very distinct ray flecks present on quartersawn surfaces—giving it a freckled appearance—a

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Overall, Sycamore works easily with both hand and machine tools, though the interlocked grain can be troublesome in surfacing and machining operations at times. Sycamore turns, glues, and finishes well.

Please note the sizes displayed are approx. Due to timber coming from all over the world starting thicknesses vary up to 1/4 Inch depending on the origin. We use the umbrella guides of 1inch,1.5, 2, 3 & 4inch, but please be aware that all planks are planed one face to highlight the grain and to allow us to see faults which can result in under thickness.
This can result in planks being under the thickness depending on the starting thickness. For example, Oak 2 inch is normally 2.1/8th before we plane which allows 2 inch thickness after we plane and 2x2 spindles or blanks. Native Ash is often 17/8th to 2 inch after drying and before we plane. This can plane to 1.75 inch and result in 1.75 inch x2 inch spindles.
Whilst we always try and maintain the thickest board possible, sometimes it can be under-size.
If you require a finished size of 2x2 we recommend purchasing a larger blank such as 3x3 & machining this back yourself.
If you require sawn spindles or blanks please state in the comments section of the order and we can cut to order in our sawmill. Please note this service can take up to 10 working days.

30 reviews for Sycamore (Acer Pseudoplatanus UK) Air Dried Woodturning Blanks

  1. Raymond G Jones (verified owner) –

    An excellent product, received in a reasonable time. I will certainly order from Yandle’s again in future, and maybe call in sometime when I visit to research my family history in Stoke sub Hamdon.

  2. hannah. (verified owner) –

    just what I wanted and arrived punctually

  3. louis fisher (verified owner) –

    excellent quality at a good price I will use them again

  4. TimCornwall (verified owner) –

    Good service 2 bits missing rectified within 1 call no problem will use again

  5. BrianWhitley (verified owner) –

    Despite a delay in dispatching the two blanks they where as described and a good quality. The package arrived well packed and with an additional blank of Padauk for the delay. Its hard to find good service like this today. I will definitely be dealing with Yandles again.

  6. MAllan (verified owner) –

    Blanks were of good quality, no problems.

  7. MAllan (verified owner) –

    Good quality spindle blank, no splits or blemishes.

  8. MAllan (verified owner) –

    Good quality wood blanks. Will buy again from this vendor.

  9. LawrenceNeat (verified owner) –

    Blanks ordered and arrived promptly, in good order, and are now coverted into (a) a clock base (b) a small dish. Once again, great service.

  10. steve (verified owner) –

    great wood with a fantastic graining

  11. DavidHall (verified owner) –

    OK Had to wait longer than I wanted.

  12. TomCarrington (verified owner) –

    Great

  13. MwMorgan (verified owner) –

    Good blank, turned well , you could tell the difference air dried timber makes.

  14. RobertPrentice (verified owner) –

    Excellent blank with good grain.

  15. DebyYoung (verified owner) –

    Great service, quick and easy. Delivery is speedy too.

  16. MattCarter (verified owner) –

    Not very happy. Firstly, I ordered 2 blanks and one was out of stock. Rather than giving me the opportunity to choose another, my order was sent without the other blank, so I paid £6 postage for one £8 blank. I emailed to complain about this but have received no response. When the blank arrived it was wedged shaped. It should have been 2” thick, but was only 1.75” thick on one side. I like Yandles and use them a lot but this time I feel let down and will think twice before ordering more blanks online.

  17. IanAlvey (verified owner) –

    I am new to woodturning and decided to move from pen making to try larger turning projects. i ordered a number of larger bowl blanks and the sycamore one has been turned into a stunning party Susan. great service and excellent product, maybe a little expensive but as new have so far been impressed with Yandle’s I shall be turning my other blanks over the coming weeks

  18. SeanPlows (verified owner) –

    Fine turning blank, just as I expect from Yandles…

  19. SeanPlows (verified owner) –

    Blanks are fine, but sadly it took 3 weeks to arrive, and that only after I had to chase… Not usual standard of service so disappointing.

  20. JohnDurose (verified owner) –

    This is the first time I have bought wood from Yandles and I must say that the service I received was excellent, I spoke to a couple of members of staff who went out of their way to help me with my queries. I will certainly be purchasing items from them again and would recommend them to any wood turner.

  21. NickGoodman (verified owner) –

    Very nice blanks and they seem a reasonable price

  22. AndyHarris (verified owner) –

    Quality blanks as always.

  23. malcolmreesbtinternetcom (verified owner) –

    GREAT SERVICE

  24. RolandBilhaml (verified owner) –

    good customer relations very helpful. kept informed. good delivery. will use yoy again

  25. RolandBilhaml (verified owner) –

    good customer relations very helpful. kept informed. good delivery. will use yoy again

  26. RichardWellborne (verified owner) –

    I ordered this blank between Christmas and New year. I needed it urgently, however Yandles were not shipping items during the festive period. I take my hat off to Tony who pulled out all the stops and got the blank to me the next day. Fantastic service!!!!!

  27. AlanWebb (verified owner) –

    Asper previous review for beech bowl blanks

  28. Johnsmith (verified owner) –

    Good quality a pleasure to turn

  29. JohnWarner (verified owner) –

    Nicely selected timber, thank you

  30. PeterMorgan (verified owner) –

    Once again Yandles comes up trumps. Excellent service. They didn’t have what I required in stock at the time. But were very responsive and quick to provide me with an alternative product. Great first class prompt service and fast delivery…

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