American Beech

Name	American Beech (Fagus grandifolia)
Type	Hardwood.
Other Names	Also known as red beech, white beech, stone beech, and winter beech.
Sources	Grows in Canada and United States.
Appearance	Straight or sometimes interlocked grain with a fine, even texture. Dark to light reddish brown heartwood and very thin, nearly white sapwood.
Physical Props	Hard, heavy, strong, stiff and shock resistant. Poor dimensional stability and decay resistance.
Working Props	Machines well but can be difficult to work by hand. Tends to split - pre-drilling recommended for screws and nails. Finishes and steam-bends well.
Uses	Does not impart taste or odor to food: ideal for food containers, baskets, utensils, and bread/butcher boards. Also used for chairs, handles, flooring, turned articles, clothes pins, workbench tops, tool handles, novelties, and interior furniture.