Beech
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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. |
Beech Lumber Prices
4/4 Beech Lumber
$5.30
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5/4 Beech Lumber
$6.25
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8/4 European Beech Lumber
$6.40
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