|
|
Home
> Lumber
> Domestic Lumber
> Birch
> Birch Dowel Rod 5/16''
Birch Dowel Rod 5/16''
|
Used in a wide variety of applications such as joinery and fastening. Hardwood dowels are sanded, and measure 36 long.
- Thickness: 5/16'' diameter
- Lengths: 36''
- Brand:
Woodworkers Source
Project Help:
|
Shipping & Guarantee
|
Try a Woodworking Project Plan from WOOD Magazine®These links open in a new window for WOOD Magazine®'s project plans website
|
| Characteristics
|
|
Light |
Heavy |
| Weight: |
 |
|
Soft |
Hard |
| Hardness: |
|
|
Fine |
Coarse |
| Texture: |
 |
|
Easy |
Difficult |
| Working: |
 |
|
Easy |
Difficult |
| Finishing: |
 |
Chart Help
 |
Botanical Name: Betula alleghaniensis
 What's the wood like?
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.  How's the color?
Cream or light brown tinged with red.  Does it go by other names?
American birch, Birch, Gray birch, Silver birch, Swamp birch, Yellow birch  What could I use it for?
Cabinets, furniture, joinery, flooring, turning, and high grade plywood.  What is 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.
Eastern Canada, Eastern USA.
|
Average Customer Rating: Not yet rated
You can rate it and share your thoughts with others.
|
|
|
|
Woodworkers Who Like Birch Also Bought:
|
|
|
|
|
Shipping Included!
