Whether you choose the French variant with larger dimensions or a different origin, you can count on the same reliable properties. With its pink to light red color and no noticeable color difference between sapwood and heartwood, steamed beech is not only visually appealing, but also easy to work with both hand tools and machining.
The furniture and stair industry benefits from the flexibility of beech wood, making it an excellent choice for a variety of projects. Due to its ability to splinter very little, beech wood is particularly suitable for stairs and children's toys. Moreover, the wood is colorless and tasteless, so it can also be used for kitchen utensils and, for example, ice cream sticks.
| Name | Steamed Beech |
| Growth area | Europe |
| Botanical name | Fagus sylvatica L. |
| Usage class | 1 |
| Durability class | Heartwood class 5 |
| Strength class | D35 |
| Artificially dried | 9-12% |
| Voluminous mass | (690-)710(-750) kg/m3 at 12% moisture content, fresh approximately 960 kg/m3 (moisture content approximately 50%) |
| Suitable for | Indoor applications such as furniture and floors (parquet, strips, planks) |
| To edit | Can be easily worked with both hand tools and machines. Please note: if you use tools that are not too sharp, there is a risk of burn marks on the processed surface. |
Steamed beech wood offers excellent workability, both with hand tools and machining. The regular and dense structure of the wood allows craftsmen and furniture makers to work with precision. Whether it concerns shaping furniture parts, milling details or making precise cuts, steamed beech wood responds well to different processing techniques. It is important to work with sharp tools to achieve the best results. With its pliability and ability to splinter little, steamed beech wood is a reliable choice for craft projects and furniture construction.
We are a specialized supplier for the stair industry, where cutlery can also be cut. Our extensive stocks and our options in the sawmill make it possible to process this type of wood quickly. In addition, our sawmill can cut any desired cutlery size to size for you up to maximum sizes and lengths. Ask about our FSC®-certified products. This is just a selection from the range, if you want other sizes: please contact us.
| Edge right | Width (mm) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| 26mm (thickness) | 130 and wider | 185 rising to 400 |
| 33mm (thickness) | 130 and wider | 185 rising to 400 |
| 52mm (thickness) | 130 and wider | 185 rising to 400 |
| 65mm (thickness) | 130 and wider | 185 rising to 400 |
| 80mm (thickness) | 130 and wider | 185 rising to 400 |
| 100mm (thickness) | 130 and wider | 185 rising to 400 |
| Unedged | Width (mm) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| 65mm (thickness) | 80 and wider | 215 increasing to 455 |
| Finger jointed and laminated | Width (mm) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| 65mm (thickness) | 120 | 600 |
| 72mm (thickness) | 120 and 145 | 600 |
| 96mm (thickness) | 120 and 145 | 600 |
Steamed beech wood offers countless possibilities for products where the durability class of the wood is of less importance. It is especially suitable for curved work, edges, handrails, plywood, boxes, stair treads, pulleys, furniture, toys and various household items. The lower grades of unsteamed beech wood are mainly used for interior work on furniture, upholstery and hulls.
Do you want to benefit from the versatility and durability of steamed beech wood? Contact us today for more information, tailor-made advice and ordering options.
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