Origin
Throughout the Eastern U.S., commercial concentration is in the Central and Middle Atlantic states.
Working properties
Beech works readily with most hand and machine tools. It has good nailing and gluing properties and can be stained to a good finish. The wood dries fairly rapidly but with a strong tendency to warp, split and surface check. It is subject to a high shrinkage and moderate movement in performance.
General description
Beech is classed as heavy, hard, strong, high in resistance to shock and highly suitable for steam bending.
Main uses
Furniture, doors, flooring, millwork, paneling, brush handles, woodenware, bending stock, toys and turnings. It is particularly suitable for food and liquid containerssince there is no odor or taste.
