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American Beech

April 14, 2017

Scientific Name:Fagus grandifolia
Common Names:American Beech
Common Uses:Lumber, veneer, flooring, crates/pallets, railroad ties, musical instruments, furniture, turnery, and other small wooden objects
Color Specifications:Beech is typically a pale cream color, sometimes with a pink or brown hue. Veneer tends to be slightly darker colored, as slicing the veneer usually requires the wood to be prepared with steam, which gives the wood a more golden tone. Flatsawn surfaces tend to be very plain, while quartersawn surfaces exhibit a silvery fleck pattern
Grade:NHLA Standard Grade Rules
Dried Weight:46 lbs/ft3 (730 kg/m3)
Specific Gravity:.54
Janka Hardness:(Pounds-force) 1,300 lbf (5,780 N)

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