BEECH WOOD

Beech is a medium to heavyweight wood. It is very hard and tough and has good strength properties and high abrasion resistance. Beech can shrink considerably and is subject to movement more than other woods. It should not be subject to moisture fluctuations before or during working. Despite its hardness, beech wood can be worked easily. It can be cut, planed, drilled and milled. When steam-treated it is well-suited, like Ash, to bending into form.
Surface finishing is straightforward. It can be stained, painted and polished.