Sawn Prime European Beech (per cubic foot)

Our Rough Sawn Beech Timber is sourced from the very best sawmills in Europe. The timber is a prime grade though may contain some small knots. The wood has a straight grain with a distinctive fleck. The boards are carefully stored in our heated and acclimatised factory giving an average moisture content of between 9-11%.

Properties
It has medium stiffness and high crushing strength. Pre-boring is necessary when nailing. It glues easily, stains and dyes well and takes an excellent finish. It is very good for turning.

Typical Uses
Solid and laminated furniture such as desks, benches and chairs (including bentwood furniture), quality joinery, kitchenware, tools, tool handles and workbenches, musical instruments, toys, bobbins, decorative veneers and plywood.

Interesting Facts
Grows: Throughout Central Europe and the UK; also Eastern Asia
Typical height: 100 ft (30m)
Trunk diameter: 4 ft (1.2m)
Specific gravity: 0.72
Typical dry weight: 45 lb/ft³ (720kg/m³)