Birch Hardwood Sample (1/2"x3"x6")

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Birch Hardwood Sample (1/2"x3"x6")

$8.00 ea.

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Why Choose Birch?

A straight-grained wood with fine even texture. Heavy and very strong. Straight-grain lumber works well. however, swirly or irregular grain may be difficult to machine without tear out.

Get your hands on a wood you've never tried before! It's simple. Samples are milled on all sides to the standard size of 1/2'' X 3'' X 6'', as determined by The International Wood Collectors Society, and include the shipping cost within the 48 U.S. Each one is labeled with the botanical and common names. Use these to test finishes and stains, to compare color and grain characteristics, etc.

Thickness 1/2" (≈ 1/2" approx)
Width 3"
Length 6"
Grade Samples are milled on all sides, cut square and sanded; wood is a product of nature with inconsistencies from piece to piece. Use species samples as a guide, not a perfect representation.
Approximated, actual size may vary +/- 1/8"
Weight

3.58

lbs /Bd. Ft.
Same as red oak (3.58 /bd. ft.)
Hardness

1260

Janka Rating
-2.33% softer than red oak (1290 psi)
Density

0.62

Specific Gravity
-3.12% less dense than red oak (.64)

General Workability
Good 3/10
Red Oak

Wood Texture
Fine 4/10
Red Oak

Ease of Finishing
Average 6/10
Red Oak

map of where Birch tree grows

(Betula alleghaniensis)
Birch grows in North America

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color of Birch
Color Range
Cream or light brown tinged with red.
the Birch tree
What's The Tree Like?
The largest of the North American birches. The tree usually reaches about 65 feet in height with a straight, tapering trunk generally about 30" in diameter.
other names for Birch
Other Names
American birch, Birch, Gray birch, Silver birch, Swamp birch, Yellow birch
uses for Birch
Some Typical Uses
Cabinets, furniture, joinery, flooring, turning, and high grade plywood.
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