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               Name
                          American Beech (Fagus grandifolia)
               Type
                          Hardwood.
               Other Names
                          Also known as red beech, white beech, stone beech,
                          and winter beech.
               Sources
                          Grows in Canada and United States.
               Appearance
                          Straight or sometimes interlocked grain with a fine, even
                          texture. Dark to light reddish brown heartwood and very
                          thin, nearly white sapwood.
               Physical Props
                          Hard, heavy, strong, stiff and shock resistant. Poor
                          dimensional stability and decay resistance.
               Working Props
                          Machines well but can be difficult to work by hand.
                          Tends to split - pre-drilling recommended for screws
                          and nails. Finishes and steam-bends well.
               Uses
                          Does not impart taste or odor to food: ideal for food
                          containers, baskets, utensils, and bread/butcher boards.
                          Also used for chairs, handles, flooring, turned articles,
                          clothes pins, workbench tops, tool handles, novelties,
                          and interior furniture.

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