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Beechwood, for craft ?

  • 30-05-2012 02:47PM
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    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,499 ✭✭✭


    Just got a Beech tree trimmed, is the wood any good for woodcarving ?


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  • Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 5,228 Mod ✭✭✭✭slowburner


    It's a fine timber for carving.
    But branch wood has a tendency to split and deform due to inherent tensions and the presence of the pith.


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