European Beech

European Prime Grade Beech (unsteamed)

Kiln Dried
Generally supplied between 10 – 14% moisture content

Square edge
All boards have had wane machined off

Widths
100mm and wider up to about 350mm
(Wider widths are subject to stock availability)

Thickness available
From stock – 26, 32, 38, 51mm
To order – 64, 75, 100mm

Lengths
From 2 metres and longer up to about 4 metres

Appearance
Whitish to biscuit color, usually straight gained and fine with an even texture

Uses

• Furniture
• Cabinet making
• High class Internal joinery
• Turnery
• Toys
• Work tops / bread boards
• Musical instruments

Working properties

• Machines well
• Pre drilling recommended for screws and nails
• Stains and finishes well
• Exceptionally good for steam bending
• Glues well
• Poor stability
• Large movement in service

Physical properties

• Hard and heavy
• High bending & crushing strength
• High stiffness and shock resistance

Durability

• Non durable