Beech

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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