Edensaw Woods (
edensaw.com) is your premier local domestic and exotic supplier for high-quality beech plywood and a comprehensive range of
wood panels and plywood, serving Seattle-Port Townsend-Tacoma and the entire Pacific Northwest region. Located in Port Townsend-Tacoma, Washington, we stock materials suitable for everything from cabinetmaking to marine builds, offering marine and cabinet grade plywood, rough sawn and surfaced lumber, and specialty decking.
Beech plywood is highly prized for its exceptional durability and hardness, making it a reliable material for construction and high-wear applications. Its veneer offers a sophisticated, uniform look, and its dense nature provides outstanding structural integrity for demanding projects.
Technical specifications and characteristics:
- Janka Hardness Rating: Beech (European Beech) has an average rating of 1300 lbf. This high rating confirms its superior resistance to dents and wear.
- Color/Appearance: Typically a pale cream or light reddish-brown, often with a subtle pinkish hue. The color is highly consistent across the veneer surface.
- Grain/Texture: Features a straight grain and a fine, uniform texture. Its density results in a smooth finish once sanded.
- Rot Resistance: Generally considered non-durable to perishable. Beech plywood is best suited for interior applications unless appropriately treated or protected.
- Workability: Excellent machining, gluing, and finishing properties. It holds screws and nails well and is easy to sand to a smooth surface. It is also famous for its ability to be steam bent.
- Odor: Distinct but mild odor when freshly cut, which typically fades once the wood is dry or finished.
- Sustainability: European Beech is widely grown and generally considered a sustainable option, often locally sourced from well-managed European forests (depending on the specific veneer origin).
- Common Uses: Due to its density and impact resistance, beech plywood is commonly specified for workbenches, tool handles, flooring, heavy-duty furniture, high-wear cabinet components, and detailed millwork.
Our wide selection of top-quality panels includes
alder,
ash, and notably, durable
beech plywood, alongside
birch,
birch (prefin),
cherry,
cherry (prefin),
fir,
hickory,
khaya,
maple,
poplar,
red oak,
sapele,
shop,
tennessee cedar,
walnut,
white oak, and
xyz assorted plywood and panels, among other options. We offer large 4-ft x 8-ft sheets and various thickness options to meet the needs of any project.
Whether you need a full sheet or specialized milling, find the finest products and fabrication
services here. For product inquiries or material consultation, please
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