Formal Name: Fagus grandifolia
Color: Sapwood is white with a red tinge, while the heartwood is light to dark red/brown
Shade: light
Workability: Works readily with most hand and machine tools. It has good nailing and gluing properties and can be stained to a good finish.
Physical Properties: heavy, strong, high in resistance to shock and highly suitable for steam bending. Good resistance to abrasive wear.
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