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Beech
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Fagus grandifolia
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| Sample is square-edged solid strip. Top portion is finished with a water-based urethane; the bottom with an oil-modified polyurethane. |
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Beech
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Fagus grandifolia
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| Sample is square-edged solid strip. Top portion is finished with a water-based urethane; the bottom with an oil-modified polyurethane. |
Appearance
COLOR: Heartwood is light tan to dark brown;
sapwood is creamy white. Similar in appearance to white oak, but frequently
more yellow.
GRAIN: Bold, straight, moderately open grain
with occasional wavy figuring. Can have strong contrast in grain in plainsawn
boards.
VARIATIONS WITHIN SPECIES AND GRADES: Sometimes
confused with hickory; the zone of large pores is more distinctive in
ash, similar to that of red oak.
Properties
HARDNESS (JANKA): 1320; 2% harder than Northern
red oak.
DIMENSIONAL STABILITY: Above average (change
coefficient .00274; 26% more stable than red oak).
DURABILITY: Elastic, hard; excellent shock
resistance. Remains smooth under friction.
Workability
SAWING/MACHINING: Good machining qualities.
SANDING: Sands satisfactorily.
NAILING: Good holding ability; good resistance
to splitting.
FINISHING: No known problems. Stains well.
COMMENTS:
Cost (relative to
plainsawn select red oak)
MULTIPLIER: 1.20
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