(Northfagus spp)
1. Origin South America.
2. Description: Pink - Red with straight wavy grain. Mild to soft.
Light to medium /light in weight. Nondurable.
Difficult to source.
Weight
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(kg / m3 ) 510 kg/m3
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(lbs / ft3) 31 lbs /ft3
3. Uses Furniture, cabinet making, joinery , turnery, small
articles and feature wood.
4. Working
Properties ( various authorities comments)
* Mild timber which works easily and finishes smoothly.
* Must be dried carefully to avoid warping and twisting.
* Takes paint and stain.
Specifications / Sizes generally stocked:
Thickness: 1.5" & 2" ( 38mm & 50mm)
Widths: 4" & wider ( 100mm & wider)
Lengths 3' & longer (0.9m & longer)
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