Plain Sycamore

This native mountain maple can be found in Europe from the Atlantic to Ukraine. This deciduous tree is also native to German forests, but Great Britain is an important location for veneer production, especially of curly maple, although there are also significant stocks in Eastern Europe. The sycamore maple is referred to as sycamore in English, in contrast to the Norway maple, sugar maple, and black maple, which are often referred to as maple in English.

Maple wood is very light in color, almost white, with fine, slightly darker but clearly visible annual rings. It is used in furniture manufacturing, interior design, sports equipment, tool handles, guitars, and wood products where a white color is desired.
A special type of maple is curly maple, in which the wood has a grain that creates a 3D image of waves (curls) running across the grain.
Maple is very hard and has very good mechanical properties, meaning it is elastic and quite flexible. Nevertheless, it can be easily worked with all tools, although this requires increased effort due to the hardness of the wood.
Drying maple requires great care, as the wood is highly prone to cracking and warping.
It should also be noted that maple tends to yellow or discolor when exposed to air and during drying.