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Euro Beech
Blonde Timber Species
Species Name: Euro Beech
Botanical name(s): Fagus Sylvatica L
Size and location information: Hardwood common thoughout Europe. Average height is 100 to
130 feet, but trees can grow to 150 feet. Average weight is 45 pounds per cubic foot.
Description: The heartwood is very pale white to pinkbrown.
Some logs have a dark red kern or darker veining. Beech has a straight grain and fine, even texture.
Steaming will bring out the pink tones.
Density: 720kg.m3
Janka Hardness Rating:
Shrinkage: Exceeding 4% radial, 6% tangential
Durability: In ground: Class 4 Above ground: Class 4
Lyctids Susceptibility: No
Termite Resistance (AS3660): No
Strength Group: S2/SD4
Fire Hazard properties:
Workability
The ease of working varies with growth conditions and seasoning. Tough material or badly dried timber
will bind on saws, burn when crosscut and be difficult to plane. Beech offers medium resistance to
hand and power tools and has a moderate blunting effect on cutting edges. Pre-boring is necessary for
nailing, it glues easily, stains well and takes an excellent finish. The steam bending properties are
exceptionally good, even tolerant of knots and irregular grain. It has medium stiffness, high crushing
strength and medium resistance to shock loads.
Uses:
Cabinetmaking, high class joinery, solid and laminated furniture, desks and work benches, chairmaking,
shoe heels, sportswear, toys, bobbins, woodware, tool handles and turnery. More European Beech is
consumed in the U.K. than any other hardwood.
Availability:
Limited imports.
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