Fritz Kohl Furnierwerk

Englisch Plane Cluster

Platanus acerifolia

Trade Names

Plane Cluster, Harewood Cluster

Latin Names

Platanus acerifolia

Similar to

Steamed Maple Cluster, Madrone Burl

Origin

Europe

Range

Europe with the exception of Northern and Northeastern Europe, almost only as trees along avenues and in gardens and parks. No forestry growing and cultivation.

Uses

Architectural woodwork, high quality furniture.

Properties

Plane Cluster is outstanding for its distinctly defined burl zones which are regularly distributed over the veneer surface to produce an interesting pattern. The color can fluctuate within the log from reddish-brown to yellowish.

Machining

Generally machining and drying are slightly more difficult than with normal Plane due to the changing texture of the wood.

Seasoning

Plane wood dries extremely quickly without any great risk of checking but with a tendency to warp. Drying too quickly can lead to internal collapse so that slower drying is to be recommended.

Finishing

The surface treatment of Plane presents no difficulties and can be easily carried out with good results. Polished surfaces produce the best effects due to the texture.

Jointing

It is easy to produce joints with glue, screws and nails which hold rmly.

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