Beech, European (Fagus sylvatica)
Beech is typically a pale cream color, sometimes with a pink or brown hue. Veneer tends to be slightly darker colored, as slicing the veneer usually requires the wood to be prepared with steam, which gives the wood a more golden tone. Flatsawn surfaces tend to be very plain, while quartersawn surfaces exhibit a silvery fleck pattern. Beech has a fine to medium texture, with closed pores and an even grain structure. Beech can also exhibit a moderate amount of natural luster/sheen.
Uses- Overall, Beech has a good workability, and compares fairly closely to Hard Maple in many aspects. It machines well, and glues, finishes, and turns well. Beech also responds superbly to steam-bending. It does, however, have a large amount of movement in service, as evidenced by its large shrinkage numbers, so movement and wood stability must be taken into account for projects involving Beech.
Uses- Overall, Beech has a good workability, and compares fairly closely to Hard Maple in many aspects. It machines well, and glues, finishes, and turns well. Beech also responds superbly to steam-bending. It does, however, have a large amount of movement in service, as evidenced by its large shrinkage numbers, so movement and wood stability must be taken into account for projects involving Beech.
Veneer20 mil. 48x96
2 ply 48x96 |
Plywood1/4 48x96 Qtd. Beech VC A-3
1/2 48X96 Qtd. Beech VC A-1 3/4 48X96 Qtd Beech VC A-1 3/4 48X96 Qtd Beech MDF A-1 SM# |
Lumber4/4
8/4 4/4 FSC pure |
Edgebanding13/16 - 2"
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