Wood Description 
European Beech is imported from China. It contains very little white sapwood with the majority being a pale pinkish heartwood. European Beech is also hard, stiff and brittle with straight and closed grain. Most European Beech sold in the U.S. is steamed to darken the color of the wood. It is most commonly sold as an Alder substitute due to the similar color.

PLAIN SLICED VENEERS:  Plain slicing (also known as Plain Sawn or Flat Cut) a log produces thin veneers that are no wider than the log and have a pronounced repeating grain pattern. These pieces must be combined to make a plywood face by "matching" the pieces as desired.

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