European Beech is harvested across Europe and is most widely known and appreciated for its cooperative steam bending characteristics.  The color is a pale straw/light yellow, sometimes with a pink or brown hue.  Grain is straight with a fine to medium uniform texture and moderate natural luster.  European Beech is most commonly used  for veneer, flooring, doors, furniture, cabinets, crates and boxes, and turned objects.  Overall easy to work, glues, nails, screws well, with excellent finishing results.

Availability

  • 4/4, 6/4, 8/4
  • Superior Color – Predominantly defect-free
  • Superior CND (Color No Defect) – Predominantly defect-free
  • Cabinet Color CND – Knots are allowed

CHARACTERISTICS

Air Dry Density

.53

Specific Gravity

Easy to Work

Non-Durable

Susceptible To Termites

European Beech –  Superior Color
Predominantly Defect-Free
Selected for uniformed color

European Beech – CND (Color No Defect) 
Predominantly Defect-Free
Selected for color, however color variances are allowed

 

 European Beech – Cabinet Color CND (Color No Defect
Through and through, knots are allowed
Not selected for color

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