The wood can be easily worked with all tools. The knife edges are not damaged by mineral deposits.
But, Drying must be controlled very carefully and evenly, as the wood tends to warp and crack easily.
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. Responds poorly to steam bending.
Very good veneer wood, exclusively sliced wood for face veneer.
Preferred as fitting wood in interior design and for furniture.
Good and light qualities are constantly sought after but are becoming increasingly difficult to find due to the high demand. Also very sought after as sawn wood.
Walnut burl comes in many forms: from head veneer to half burl (cluster) to full burl, which is still one of the most expensive and sought-after veneers. Frequent cracks within the trunk.
Veneer wood, exclusively as front veneer in the furniture industry (main countries: Great Britain, USA), in interior design, and the piano industry.
Lengths usually up to 1.50 m.
Greater importance as rotary birch for the furniture and panel industry (popular wood for bedrooms in the 1950s); and table and chair production. Very popular firewood.
In larger dimensions (rarely) also produced as knife birch.
The majority of the knife-cut birch is "yellow birch" from the USA.
African Teak Veneer is highly durable, with excellent resistance to decay and insect attacks, including termites.
It is known for its stability and strength, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
Veneer wood, sliced wood for face and interior veneers, and rotary cut wood for plywood panels.
Used more as interior veneer in the furniture industry.
