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European Hardwood

Birch (Betula spp.)
Origin:

Europe
Colour:

There is no distinction between sapwood and heartwood, the timber being whitish to pale brown. The heartwood can however contain Brown Kern colouring the centre of the log brown to red colour
Characteristics:

Grain - Fairly straight
Texture - Fine
Durability:

Perishable
Uses:

Plywood, furniture components, dowels, veneer, brush components.
Working Properties:

Works fairly easily. Planes and moulds to a good clean surface, and takes glue and stain satisfactorily.

European Ash (Fraxinus excelsior)
Origin:

Europe
Colour:

Usually no distinction in colour between sapwood and heartwood, slightly brownish white after drying
Characteristics:

Grain - Straight
Texture - Coarse
Durability:

Perishable
Uses:

Furniture and components. Chair making, sports goods, ladder rungs, dowels, tool handles, shop fittings.
Working Properties:

Works and machines quite well and finishes to a reasonable smooth finish. It glues, stains and polishes well.

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