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Beech Wood |
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| DESCRIPTION |
Beech wood is primarily reddish-brown in color and slightly coarse with conspicuous rays and tiny pores. The grain is straight with a fine, even texture.
Weight is about 46lbs per cu. ft. |
COUNTRY OF
ORIGIN |
North America |
| BOTANICAL NAME |
Fagus Grandifolia |
| OTHER NAMES |
N/A |
| MECHANICAL PROPERTIES |
High crush strength, medium stiffness and resistance to shock. Excellent bending characteristics. |
| WORKING PROPERTIES |
Works easily with hand and power tools. Good nailing and gluing properties. Stains and polishes to a good finish. |
| DURABILITY |
Susceptible to attack by common furniture beetle and longhorn beetle. Perishable, but permeable for preservative treatment. |
| SEASONING |
Dries rapidly with strong tendency to warp, split and surface check. Subject to a large amount of shrinkage, checking and discoloration during drying. Moderate movement. |
| USES |
Cabinetmaking, furniture, solid and laminated flooring, brush backs, veneers, wooden spoons, handrail parts. |
| COMMENTS |
Beech wood is well suited for food containers as it does not impart any taste or odor. |
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| Additional Photos |
front view |
| Above: Fireplace mantel built from Beech wood by Rob Pelc. Stained with a Red Mahogany stain. |
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