European Beech 

Fagus sylvatica

Description

A common hardwood throughout Europe. The heartwood is a pale yellow brown and difficult to tell from the sapwood. Our timber is generally lightly steamed which produces a pale pink colour.

Workability

Works extremely well.

Applications

Bentwood chairs, general furniture and joinery, flooring and panelling. Also common for tool handles.

Availability

Readily available in a range of sizes.

Hardness

Janka 2.3 420kg/m3.

Durability

Not good outside

At a Glance

Turning:		Excellent
Machining:		Excellent
Bending:		One of the best
Sanding:		Excellent
Nailing/Screwing:		Excellent
Glueing:		Excellent
Timber Coating:		Accepts most coatings
Oil:		Oils well
Note 1		Common in Europe. Widely used in Australia.
Note 2		Every woodie should try this timber at least once.