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Fagus grandifolia

American beech

High movement — design with care. Common for workbench tops and plane bodies.

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Janka hardness1,300 lbf
Modulus of elasticity1.72 ×10⁶ psi
Specific gravity (oven-dry / green vol.)0.64
Total tangential shrinkage (green → 0% MC)11.9 %
Total radial shrinkage (green → 0% MC)5.5 %
WorkabilityModerate
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Try American beech in the Shrinkulator or Sagulator.

Source: USDA Forest Products Lab, Wood Handbook (FPL-GTR-190).