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Sycamore is Non-Toxic ,and a Hardwood. Let it dry out 6 months or more,and you should be OK

Sycamore burns OK when seasoned for 6 months but is an absolute pig to split. They used to make wooden chisel handles from sycamore. Why? Because it doesn't split when you hit it with a hammer.

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no because its expensive it does however burn well and has a higher calorific value than most conifers

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