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European Birch |
Name
European Birch (Betula pendula)
Type
Hardwood.
Other Names
Also known as birch, silver birch, warty birch.
Sources
Grows throughout Europe. Typically sold according to
country of origin, as in Finnish birch.
Appearance
Straight grained and fine textured with creamy white to
pale brown wood (no demarcation between heartwood
and sapwood).
Physical Props
Fairly heavy with moderate strength, stiffness, stability,
and shock resistance properties. Steam bending often
impacted by knots and irregular grain.
Working Props
Works easily although wood tends to be woolly -
reduced cutter angle often recommended. Requires
pre-drilling for screwing or nailing. Glues, stains, and
finishes quite well. An excellent turnery wood.
Uses
Also used for bobbins, spools, dowels, miscellaneous
woodenware, brushes, brooms, framing, interior joinery,
furniture, and veneer. The primary material for birch
plywood in Finland and Russia.
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