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BEECH

Fagus sylvactica United Kingdom - A D

One of the most widely used timbers in the UK by the furniture industry.
Being strong and straight grained it is easy to work in both turning and for furniture.
Colour varies from light to dark brown and it stains easily.

DISCS

SQUARES

Thickness

Section

2"

3"

2"

3"

51mm

76mm

51mm

76mm

Dia.

Length

4"

101mm

1.45

5"

122mm

2.25

3.40

12"

2.20

4.90

6"

152mm

3.25

4.90

18"

3.25

7.30

7"

178mm

4.45

6.65

24"

4.40

9.80

8"

203mm

5.80

8.65

36"

6.50

14.60

9"

229mm

6.50

9.75

10"

254mm

8.00

12.00

11"

280mm

9.70

14.55

12"

305mm

11.55

17.30


STEAMED BEECH Germany KD

Fagus sylvactica

This is European White Beech which is steamed to a mellow pink colour. The steaming process equalises the colour of the boards making them easier to work.

Available at present in 1" thickness only from 4" to 12" widths

Price Guide 62" x 6 1/4" x 1" £8.30 or £35.85 per cubic foot.
48" x10" x 2" £29.35 or £51.00 per cubic ooft

Other thicknesses available to order.

BEECH SPALTED

Fagus sylvatica United Kingdom - A D

This timber is from a tree which has lain in the log for some time after felling. A fungus occurs which grows to form black and brown markings.

DISCS

SQUARES

Thickness

Section

2"

3"

4"

2"

2 1/2 "

3"

4"

51mm

76mm

101mm

51mm

64mm

76mm

101mm

Dia.

Length

5"

122mm

2.95

4.50

12"

2.90

4.50

6.50

6"

152mm

4.35

6.50

18"

4.35

6.75

9.75

7"

178mm

4.90

8.80

24"

5.80

9.00

13.00

8"

203mm

7.70

11.55

9"

229mm

9.75

14.55

At present most of the stock has good figure. Less figured stock at lower price

10"

254mm

11.95

17.95

11"

280mm

14.50

2175

12"

305mm

17.30

25.95


 

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