European Spalted Beech (Fagus sylvatica)
Grown in Britain. Spalting is simply a fungal discoloration of wood, and can be found on a wide range of wood species and genera. It is found in wood that has begun initial stages of decay, and is then subsequently dried (preventing further decay). The partial decay, called spalting, can give the wood dark contrasting lines and streaks where fungus has begun to attack the wood.
Overall good workability; it machines well, and glues, finishes, and turns well. Beech also responds superbly to steam-bending. However, it does have a large amount of movement in service, so movement and wood stability must be taken into account.
Grade will include some of the following and therefore may need stabilising / filling – cracks/splits, dead/rotten knots, softer punky timber, worm holes. small amounts of waney edge Please bear this in mind before purchasing.
Photo is of actual piece.
UK delivery - £16. Collect in store - FREE.
In stock - delivery usually within 3-5 working days.
European Spalted Beech (Fagus sylvatica)
Grown in Britain. Spalting is simply a fungal discoloration of wood, and can be found on a wide range of wood species and genera. It is found in wood that has begun initial stages of decay, and is then subsequently dried (preventing further decay). The partial decay, called spalting, can give the wood dark contrasting lines and streaks where fungus has begun to attack the wood.
Overall good workability; it machines well, and glues, finishes, and turns well. Beech also responds superbly to steam-bending. However, it does have a large amount of movement in service, so movement and wood stability must be taken into account.
Grade will include some of the following and therefore may need stabilising / filling – cracks/splits, dead/rotten knots, softer punky timber, worm holes. small amounts of waney edge Please bear this in mind before purchasing.
Photo is of actual piece.
UK delivery - £16. Collect in store - FREE.
In stock - delivery usually within 3-5 working days.
