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Birch – Flame
Species Description: Wood Species
Heartwood can vary from pale yellow to a light, muted reddish brown; sapwood is grayish-white. There are many species of Birch, worldwide; it is one of the most popular woods, ironically, for both veneer and utility applications. Figured pieces are the more desirable for veneer, with wide, dramatic curly figuring (similar to Cherry) decorating the surface.
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Sustainability: Not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Common uses: Veneer, plywood, boxes, crates, turned objects, interior trim, and other small specialty wood items.
Comments: American Birch works easily — it turns, glues and finishes well — although most boards have very little natural luster. It’s a versatile wood that can be used for a number of different applications, but it needs to be protected, as the wood will decay when exposed to the elements. (… and if left unprotected will rot.)
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| Botanical Name | Betula alleghaniensis |
|---|---|
| Other Names | American Birch, Birch, Birch Maple, Yellow Birch |
| Main Color Group | Yellow / White |
| Grain Pattern | Figured |
| Workability | Easy |
| Avg Dry Weight - LB/FT3 | 43 |
| Avg Dry Weight - KG/M3 | 690 |
| Janka Hardness - LBF | 1260 |
| Janka Hardness - N | 5610 |
| Image | Price | Grade | Dimensions | SKU | Buy | Description | hf:att:pa_grade | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | R896.68 | A | 251.5 × 21 × 2.2 cm | BIRFL1016 |
| pretty board with a some wane, small surface check and some colour variation | a | ||||||||||||
 | R870.11 | A | 250 × 20.5 × 2.3 cm | BIRFL1015 |
| lovely board with some wane and colour variation | a | ||||||||||||
 | R667.00 | AB | 249.8 × 17.3 × 2.3 cm | BIRFL1014 |
| nice board with some knots and a surface check | ab | ||||||||||||
 | R831.13 | AAA | 249.3 × 18 × 2.2 cm | BIRFL1013 |
| stunning board with some figure and colour variation | aaa | ||||||||||||
 | R718.75 | A | 250.5 × 16.9 × 2.2 cm | BIRFL1012 |
| nice board with some figure and colour variation | a | ||||||||||||
 | R931.62 | AAA | 251.5 × 20 × 2.2 cm | BIRFL1011 |
| pretty board with some figure. Board has a few worm holes and some wane | aaa | ||||||||||||
 | R527.16 | AAA | 247.5 × 11.5 × 2.2 cm | BIRFL1010 |
| lovely board with some figure.small surface check on 1 corner edge | aaa | ||||||||||||
 | R595.06 | AAA | 251 × 12.8 × 2.2 cm | BIRFL1009 |
| stunning board with some wane | aaa | ||||||||||||
 | R550.46 | A | 249.4 × 13 × 2.3 cm | BIRFL1008 |
| stunning board with some wane and surface check on 1 face | a | ||||||||||||
 | R556.91 | AAA | 248.5 × 12.1 × 2.3 cm | BIRFL1007 |
| pretty board with some wane | aaa | ||||||||||||
 | R606.80 | AAA | 248.2 × 13.2 × 2.3 cm | BIRFL1006 | | pretty board with some wane | aaa | ||||||||||||
 | R593.01 | AAA | 248.2 × 12.9 × 2.3 cm | BIRFL1005 | | stunning board with a little wane | aaa | ||||||||||||
 | R512.93 | AAA | 249.5 × 11.1 × 2.2 cm | BIRFL1004 | | lovely board with a little wane | aaa | ||||||||||||
 | R524.27 | AAA | 250.5 × 11.3 × 2.3 cm | BIRFL1003 | | lovely board with a little wane | aaa | ||||||||||||
 | R740.01 | A | 250.5 × 17.4 × 2.3 cm | BIRFL1002 |
| lovely board with colour variation and a crack on 1 face and a little bit of wane on 1 edge | a | ||||||||||||
 | R765.53 | AAA | 250.5 × 16.5 × 2.2 cm | BIRFL1001 | | stunning board | aaa |
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