LEOPARDWOOD / LACEWOOD
Leopardwood / Lacewood or Australian Silky Oak is actually a member of the sycamore family. When quartered, Lacewood shows a beautiful medullary ray similar to the pattern on a Chinese rice bowl.
- Needs to be quartered for stability and to show figure
Characteristics of Leopardwood / Lacewood
| Origin of Wood Type | Australia & South America |
| Botanical Name | Platanus hybrida |
| Specific Gravity | 0.62 |
| Avg. Weight Per BF | 3.25 lb/ bf |
| Color Range | Gold – Reddish Brown – Pink |
| Rarity / Availability | Available |
| Typical Avg. Width | 3″ to 8″ |
| Typical Avg. Length | 8′ to 12′, sometimes longer available |
| Avg. Waste Factor | 0.3 |
| Wood Uses | Fine Furniture, Cabinetry, Architectural Millwork, Wood Turning, Wood Carving, Inlaying, Box Making, Veneer and other uses |
| Lumber Grades | Quartersawn (FAS) |
| Other Trade Names | European Plane, London Plane, English Plane, French Plane, Silky Oak, Leopardwood, Lacewood |
Lacewood Lumber Detailed Pricing:
| Thickness | Grade | Figure Type | Grain Orientation | Width Range | Length Range | Price Per BF |
| 4/4 | FAS | None | Rift & Quartered | 4.00″ to 8.50″ | 96.00″ to 144.00″ | $18.00 |
| 8/4 | FAS | None | Rift & Quartered | 4.00″ to 8.50″ | 96.00″ to 144.00″ | $19.00 |
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