a) General description: The heartwood is pale pinkish-brown, straight grain, and a fairly fine, even texture.
b) Mechanical properties: The timber has a very good wood bending classification, with medium bending and crushing strength, also medium shock resistance but low stiffness ratings.
c) Seasoning: Dries fairly rapidly with a strong tendency to warp.
d) Working properties: The ease of working varies with growth conditions and seasoning. Beech offers medium resistance to hand and power tools, and has a moderate blunting effect on cutting edges.
d) Working properties: The wood nails glues and stains well and can be brought to an excellent finish.
f) Uses: Generally used in small sections due to its tendency to warp. Cabinetmaking and furniture, paneling and decorative joinery. When sliced, it is available as a highly decorative veneer for furniture, doors and wall paneling.
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