A good substitute for Maple or Birch. Ideal for drawer sides.

Grades: SEL & BTR, FAS KD
Thickness & Finishes: S2S 1/2" & 13/16". Rough 4/4.
Widths: 4" - 12"
Lengths: Random 6' - 16'. Heavy 10' - 12'.
Grains: Uniform hard texture
Colors: Uniform light
Misc. Information: Excellent for steam bending.

Southern beeches are relatively unknown in the woodworking world and are sometimes called Brazilian cherry. Coigue, rauli and lengue or South American cherry wood are used for furniture components, cabinet work, millwork, cooperage and all-purpose timber, especially in the countries where they grow.

The advantage of the wood is that it finishes extremely well, is very easy to work with hand and machine tools, plus it glues and screws well. The heartwood of these trees has a uniform reddish brown to bright cherry red color. Unlike the true beech it does not have a prominent fleck figure. The wood is usually straight-grained and of uniform texture. Selected logs are cut for decorative veneers and used for cabinetwork, paneling and other architectural uses, fine furniture, butcher blocks, cutting boards and grandfather clocks.

This wood dries slowly, with little degrade. Has medium density, bending and crushing strength; low stiffness and low resistance to crushing strengths. Works well with hand and machine tools. Easy to glue and finish.