Spalted Beech Turning Blank
European Spalted Beech (Fagus sylvatica)
Grown in Britain. Spalting is simply a fungal discoloration of wood, and can be found on a wide range of wood species and genera. It is found in wood that has begun initial stages of decay, and is then subsequently dried (preventing further decay). The partial decay, called spalting, can give the wood dark contrasting lines and streaks where fungus has begun to attack the wood.
Overall good workability; it machines well, and glues, finishes, and turns well. Beech also responds superbly to steam-bending. However, it does have a large amount of movement in service, so movement and wood stability must be taken into account.
Grade will include some of the following and therefore may need stabilising / filling before turning – cracks/splits, dead/rotten knots, softer punky timber, worm holes. Please bear this in mind before purchasing. Sizing is approximate +/- 5mm.
NOTE: The image shown is indicative of the items we have in stock but as this is a natural product there will be variations from piece to piece.
European Spalted Beech (Fagus sylvatica)
Grown in Britain. Spalting is simply a fungal discoloration of wood, and can be found on a wide range of wood species and genera. It is found in wood that has begun initial stages of decay, and is then subsequently dried (preventing further decay). The partial decay, called spalting, can give the wood dark contrasting lines and streaks where fungus has begun to attack the wood.
Overall good workability; it machines well, and glues, finishes, and turns well. Beech also responds superbly to steam-bending. However, it does have a large amount of movement in service, so movement and wood stability must be taken into account.
Grade will include some of the following and therefore may need stabilising / filling before turning – cracks/splits, dead/rotten knots, softer punky timber, worm holes. Please bear this in mind before purchasing. Sizing is approximate +/- 5mm.
NOTE: The image shown is indicative of the items we have in stock but as this is a natural product there will be variations from piece to piece.
European Spalted Beech (Fagus sylvatica)
Grown in Britain. Spalting is simply a fungal discoloration of wood, and can be found on a wide range of wood species and genera. It is found in wood that has begun initial stages of decay, and is then subsequently dried (preventing further decay). The partial decay, called spalting, can give the wood dark contrasting lines and streaks where fungus has begun to attack the wood.
Overall good workability; it machines well, and glues, finishes, and turns well. Beech also responds superbly to steam-bending. However, it does have a large amount of movement in service, so movement and wood stability must be taken into account.
Grade will include some of the following and therefore may need stabilising / filling before turning – cracks/splits, dead/rotten knots, softer punky timber, worm holes. Please bear this in mind before purchasing. Sizing is approximate +/- 5mm.
NOTE: The image shown is indicative of the items we have in stock but as this is a natural product there will be variations from piece to piece.
