European Beech steamed unsteamed
HOMÉ HOUT B.V.
European Beech steamed unsteamed
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European Beech
1. Steamed2. Unsteamed
A. Edged27 mm.-34 mm.-40 mm.-52 mm.-60 mm.-70 mm.-80 mm.
100 cm-200 cm -- 200 cm-300 cm. -- 300 cm+B. Elements
Sizes special cut for clients
C. Glued up PanelsNon-fingerjoint40 mm.x 650 mm. x Lengths: 100 cm - 200 cm45 x 650 mm.Fingerjoint:20 mm. x 650/800 mm Lengths: 4200 mm-5000 mm.40 mm. x 650/800 mm. Lengths: 4200 mm-5000 mm.45 mm. x 650/800 mm. Lengths: 4200 mm-5000 mm.
C. Unedged -- Flitches - Boules27 mm. - 34 mm - 40 mm. - 52 mm. - 55 mm. - 65 mm
European Beech -- Fagus sylvatica L.Description:Normally there is no clear distinction by color between sapwood and heartwood.It is pale brown to reddish brown and a deep reddish brown when steamed.Typically straight grained with a fine, even texture.Working Properties:Beech varies somewhat in ease of working and machining according to growth characteristics.On the whole, however, works fairly readily and is capable of a good, smooth surface.Takes glue readily, stains and polishes satisfactorily.Physical Properties:Although it dries rapidly and fairly well beech has a tendency to warp, twist, check and split and shrink considerably.Durability:Perishable.Main Uses:
Good for turning and makes excellent veneer. Often used
for handles and mallet heads.
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