Wednesday, 1 January 2025

Wooden Tops 35. Sycamore

Sycamore wood is hard, strong, pale cream, with a fine grain. It's used to make concealed parts of less-expensive furniture. As it's excellent for carving, Sycamore wood is also employed to produce kitchenware. Its ladles and wooden spoons don't taint or stain cooking foods.
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