Nates Hardwood Company
Birch Harwood Lumber Packs
Birch Harwood Lumber Packs
These lumber packs contain 10 or 20 board feet of high quality, kiln dried lumber. Perfect for smaller projects or for trying out new species!
What's in the Pack?
10 Board Feet pack
- Approximately 4-7 boards
- 4" to 8" widths
- 48" lengths
- Rough
20 Board Feet pack
- Approximately 8-14 boards
- 4" to 8" widths
- 48" lengths
- Rough
Color:
Heartwood tends to be a light reddish brown, with nearly white sapwood. Occasionally figured pieces are available with a wide, shallow curl similar to the curl found in Cherry. There is virtually no color distinction between annual growth rings, giving Birch a somewhat dull, uniform appearance.
Grain:
Grain is generally straight or slightly wavy, with a fine, even texture. Low natural luster.
Workability:
Generally easy to work with hand and machine tools, though boards with wild grain can cause grain tearout during machining operations. Turns, glues, and finishes well.
Physical properties:
Generally lightweight, relatively hard wood with good shock resistance. Yellow birch is harder than other birches. Birch is comparable to Ash in toughness, with better strength properties.