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European Beech |
Name
European Beech (Fagus sylvatica)
Type
Hardwood.
Other Names
Also known as English beech, Carpathian beech, Danish
beech, and others according to country of origin.
Sources
Grows in Europe and southeast Asia.
Appearance
Generally straight grained with broad rays, and fine, even
texture. Pale cream to pinkish brown heartwood that
darkens to a pale reddish brown.
Physical Props
Hard and heavy, with high bending and crushing strength
and moderately high stiffness and shock resistance. 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. Stains and finishes well. Exceptionally good for
steam bending.
Uses
Possibly the most popular general purpose furniture
wood. Also ideal for food containers, baskets, utensils,
and bread/butcher boards because it does not impart
taste or odor to food. Also used for chairs, handles,
flooring, turned articles, cooperage, musical instruments,
clothes pins, workbench tops, tool handles, novelties,
core stock and decorative veneers.
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