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AMERICAN BEECH

( Fagus Grandifolia )

1. Origin :                       United States of American , Canada .      

2. Description:                Redish Brown / Straw coloured and coarse than European

                                                Beech High crushing strength. Medium stiffness and

                                                resistance to shock 

     Weight

•    (kg / m³ )                  740 kg/m³

•   (lbs / ft³)                      46  lbs /ft³

3. Uses                          Many domestic purposes ( eg wooden spoons), cabinet making

                                              and furniture making; flooring,  turnery brushbacks, vehicle

                                              bodies, internal joinery, handles and veneers ( particularly

                                              suitable for food containers as it does not leave any taste or

                                             smell)  

4. Working

   Properties                     ( various authorities comments)  

                                                       *  Excellent bending properties.

                                                       *  Works easily and takes a good finish.

                                                       *  Turns well and cleanly.  

                                                       *  Making a hard wearing domestic floor

                           Specifications / Sizes general stocked:

                                   Thickness:           1 ";       1.25 ";     1.5 "     &    2 "

                                                                      ( 25mm;     32mm;     38mm    &  50mm) 

                                             Widths:                 4 " & wider ( 100mm & wider 

                                            Lengths                 8 ' & up ( 2.4m & up)

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