OUR MATERIALS || HARDWOOD || BEECH WOOD
BEECH WOOD
Alternative Names & Variations: American Beechwood
Color: Pale Cream, with a Pink or Brown Hue
Hardness: Hard
Sustainability Status: Very Sustainable / Stable Species Population
Characteristics: Beech wood is known for its sturdiness and moderate weight. Beech trees produce wood with a straight grain and a fine to medium uniform texture. Despite its perishable nature, beech is a workhorse in the workshop, responding exceptionally well to steam-bending.
STRENGTHS
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Very easy to work with hand and machine tools. Beech wood is soft, sands easily, and finishes well.
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Beech wood is abundant in the US, making it accessible for small and large-scale projects.
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Beech wood is often used for lumber, furniture, flooring, veneers, and more.
WEAKNESSES
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Due to its short fibers, Beech wood exhibits low resistance to bending and is prone to significant warping when exposed to changes in humidity.
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Beech wood has a bland appearance compared to some other hardwoods. Alterations such as wood burning are recommended to add more personality.
BEECH WOOD ALTERNATIVES
ALDER WOOD
MAPLE WOOD
PINE WOOD