European Beech is harvested across Europe and is most widely known and appreciated for its cooperative steam bending characteristics.  The color is a pale straw/light yellow, sometimes with a pink or brown hue.  Grain is straight with a fine to medium uniform texture and moderate natural luster.  European Beech is most commonly used  for veneer, flooring, doors, furniture, cabinets, crates and boxes, and turned objects.  Overall easy to work, glues, nails, screws well, with excellent finishing results.

Availability

• 4/4, 6/4, 8/4
• Superior Color – Predominantly defect-free
  
• Superior CND (Color No Defect) – Predominantly defect-free
• Cabinet Color CND – Knots are allowed