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Birch Hardwood Sample
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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.
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- Thickness: 1/2'' actual thickness, planed and sanded smooth
- Widths: Ripped to 3''
- Lengths: 6'' and cut square
- 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.. See our page about Hardwood Grading for some details about common lumber grades and their definitions.
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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.
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