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Edensaw Woods is a leading domestic woods supplier based in Washington state, known for providing a diverse range of beech domestic woods suitable for remodeling, construction, and woodworking projects. We take great pride in consistently exceeding expectations in order to provide exceptional products and services to our customers.

Domestic beech wood (Fagus grandifolia) is a hardwood known for its exceptional strength, hardness, and shock resistance. It has a high Janka hardness rating of approximately 1300lbf, comparable to Red Oak. Beech is also relatively simple to work with and finishes well. The wood is typically a pale cream or light brown, but it can also be found with subtle pink, red, or yellow hues. Because beech wood is not naturally resistant to decay, it is rarely used in outdoor applications. It is, however, an excellent choice for indoor use and is relatively simple to maintain.

Superior Steam Bending and Shock Resistance - Beech is one of the world's most favored woods for shaping due to its unique fiber structure:

• Bending: Beech is considered the best domestic wood for steam bending. Its tight, short fibers allow the wood to compress easily without fracturing when exposed to heat and moisture. This property is what made it essential for traditional bentwood furniture (like the iconic Thonet chairs).
  
  
• Impact Resistance: Its excellent shock resistance makes it ideal for functional components like chair legs, workbench tops, and sporting equipment, where it must withstand repeated impact without denting or splitting.
  
  

Hygienic and Food-Safe Applications - Beech's dense, uniform composition makes it highly suitable for applications requiring cleanliness:

• Non-Permeable: Beech is a tight-grained hardwood, which means it lacks the large open pores found in woods like Oak. This characteristic prevents bacteria and moisture from penetrating the surface, making it inherently hygienic.
  
  
• Food Contact: Due to its density and non-toxic nature, Beech is commonly used for butcher blocks, cutting boards, food preparation surfaces, and kitchen utensils throughout the industry.
  
  
• Toys and Handles: Its fine texture, high resistance to splintering, and food-safe nature make it a preferred material for wooden toys, tool handles, and utility components.
  
  

European vs. American Beech: While American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) is domestic, European Beech (Fagus sylvatica) is also widely imported:

• Appearance: American Beech tends to be slightly darker and exhibits more visible rays and flecks than European Beech.
  
  
• Sourcing: Both types share very similar mechanical properties (1300 lbf Janka). When purchasing domestically, you receive the same high durability and shock resistance prized worldwide.
  
  

Common Applications for Beech Domestic Woods - Beech is a highly versatile wood prized for its density and clean aesthetic:

• Furniture: Because it is strong, durable, and easily steam-bent, beech is a popular wood for furniture components, including chairs, table bases, and bentwood designs.
  
  
• Cabinetry: Beech is an excellent choice for cabinetry, particularly for drawer sides, due to its toughness, uniform grain, and long-lasting nature.
  
  
• Musical instruments: Beech is used to make musical instruments such as piano frames, drum shells, and woodwind instruments. It is an excellent material for these instruments because it is strong, dense, and resonant.
  
  
• Sports equipment: Beech is used to make sports equipment that requires impact resistance, such as hockey sticks, gymnastics equipment, and certain turning components.
  
  
• Architectural woodwork: Beech is a common material for interior flooring, doors, and functional trim where high impact resistance and a clean look are desired.
  
  

Do you require domestic wood for your projects? As your local domestic & exotic supplier and local rough sawn & surfaced lumber supplier, Edensaw Woods (Edensaw.com) offers a wide selection of top-quality domestic wood and lumber essential for cabinet, marine, and construction projects across the Pacific Northwest region. From our locations in Port Townsend-Tacoma, Washington, USA, we provide professionals and hobbyists in Seattle-Port Townsend-Tacoma with premium local rough sawn and surfaced lumber. Browse popular varieties, including alder, ash, basswood, beech, and birch. Our specialty lumber selection also features beautiful hardwoods like cherry, hickory, and walnut, alongside reliable softwoods like fir and aromatic tennessee cedar. We stock various maple options, including maple (eastern) and maple (western), plus oak selections like red oak, red oak riftsawn - quartersawn, classic white oak, and premium white oak riftsawn - quartersawn, among many more choices. Learn about our wide array of products and services by reaching out via contact us.