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