Beech Wood
Beech wood
- Domestic hardwood used for turning, furniture parts, firewood
- Light color in cream and light brown, some reddish tint in the heartwood.
- Excellent wood for cutting boards, table and chair legs and musical instruments
Also Know As:
Fagus Grandifolia
Characteristics of Beech wood
About The Beech Species
Beech wood is a light colored hardwood that comes from the beech wood species. Beech trees are deciduous plant that are part of the Fagaceae family. They are believed to be one of the most majestic and remarkable varieties of trees. Beech trees are native to regions of North America, Europe and Asia. These trees are slow growing but can live to over 400 years. The biggest quality of beech wood is that it is odorless. Beech wood is typically a pale cream color with pinkish-brown hues and slightly coarse with conspicuous rays and tiny pores. The grain is straight with a fine, even texture.
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If you plan to visit makers wood shop to view live edge boards, we ask you to call ahead and provide a list of boards you want to view. Then, we will arrange an appointment and have the selected slabs ready to be viewed. We look forward to showing you our selection!
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