European beech - Rough Cut Lumber
European beech - Rough Cut Lumber - 6/4 is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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European beech - Rough Cut Lumber
Description
Description
European beech - Rough Cut Lumber
Scientific Name: Fagus sylvatica
Origin: Europe
Average Weight: 43.3 lbs/ft3
Common Uses: Indoor. Lumber, veneer, flooring, boatbuilding, furniture, cabinetry, musical instruments (piano pinblocks), plywood, and turned objects.
Color/Appearance: Pale straw 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 somewhat plain, while quartersawn surfaces exhibit a minute ray fleck pattern.
Shrinkage:
- Radial: 5.8%
- Tangential: 11.7%
- Volumetric: 17.9%
- T/R Ratio: 2.0
Workability: Overall good workability; it machines well, and glues, finishes, and turns well. Beech also responds superbly to steam-bending. However, it does have a large amount of movement in service, so movement and wood stability must be taken into account.
Density: Janka Hardness: 1.450 lbf - For comparison: White Pine 420 lbf – White Maple 1,450 lbf
