Beech
Overall good workability; 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, so movement and wood stability must be taken into account.
Available in Pink (Steamed)
Product Details
Fagus Syvatica
- Colour / Appearance
- Very pale pink-brown that turns reddish-brown when steamed
- Uses
- Cabinet making high-class joinery desks and workbenches domestic flooring construction and utility plywood. Sliced veneers are used for decorative veneering
- Grain / Texture
- Straight grain with fine and even texture
- Janka Hardness
- 1450 lbf (6460 N)