I thought the "lacewood look" was from the medullary rays.

http://www.ag.auburn.edu/aaes/commun.../figureinwood/

"charlie b" wrote in message
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It isn't the most stabile wood so wood movement accomodation
must be made. The interlocking grain, which gives the lacewood
look, can be a bit tricky to work without tear out. Sharp tools
minimize tearout.

In the hands of a good sawyer, your sycamore can produce some
really pretty boards that would make some nice stuff.

Now if you cut any elm ...

charlie b