Thread: White Beech

Steve your teasing right no pics and do we get to have what he doesn't want

Is it fresh cut? If it is then the thinner you cut it the quicker it will dry, because it is very slow, but then thin is only good for furniture work. It makes great lightweight outdoor furniture but that would be a waste in our day and age. It has to be treated too of course for beetle - at least submerged in water a good while. Slabbing would seem a waste as well, but probably the best option to start, slabs no less than 2 metres and no longer than 3. But definitely save some for carving and turning blocks of varying sizes; rectangular is best, example; 30cm by 30 cm by 45cm. He will find good buyers if he has a bit of mouse. Its great for boat-building too - there are bound to be traditional wooden boat builders around who would be interested, if they can be found. There are some old cut up lengths here that are about 2 by 3 inches and larger and they are going to be used for fitting out around a new sauna and general bathroom remake next door.

But, personally, carving some white beech at the moment is such a delight. It grows for the chisel - there is no two ways about it. I would not let the smallest flitch of it be wasted on on anything else were it mine.

If any is for sale, then please put my name on the list. 30cm x 30cm x 45cm , sounds good to me.
Regards
Terry

Thanks for the replies. He wasn't too keen on carving blanks when I suggested them today but as the butt log flares quite a bit there will be pieces that are suitable. I will post on the boat builders forum also.
I cut up a white beech log a couple of years ago and it had a large pipe throught the centre. I slabbed around it and still have the heart sitting in the shed. If anyone is interested send me a pm. (pick up only) It's a bit rough but I'm sure you could get something out of it.

cheers
Steve

Would it be good for drums? Somebody posted recently asking for hollow logs.

Cut the end down in to table tops.

Here are come pics of the log. It has been cut into 4 lengths. A butt log about 3mm long then 3 x 6m lengths. I put my apple on top of the butt log to give you an idea of the size (wasn't carrying a tape).

cheers
Steve

Steve I can't locate the thread re-Beach heart you have any chance of a pic of that. Dorrigo's a nice drive I may be able to get someone to pick it up for me depending on size.

Ray

[QUOTE=wheelinround;1141379]Steve I can't locate the thread re-Beach heart you have any chance of a pic of that. Dorrigo's a nice drive I may be able to get someone to pick it up for me depending on size.

Hi Ray,
I don't have any pics of the heart. It is about 2.5m long, 300mmx200mm and it has a pipe through the centre and it has collapsed at one end. There is still some sound wood in it but I wouldn't drive too far myself.

regards
Steve

Originally Posted by Stopper

I am about to cut up a rather large white beech log for a customer. . Any ideas?
Steve

Hey Steve,
if your customer is interested in selling any of those in log form let me know.
cheers John

Hi steve,

We are currently fixing up a boat and would be very interested in getting our hands on some logs. Happy to come and pick up but It is for laid deck 3.5m X 5m so if you had any suggestions for a local mill that would be very handy.

Let me know, cheers Dave

I cut the butt length up a couple of weeks ago. Some large junks for carving and some slabs. The grain is nice and tight and I managed to get some nice pieces but it took quite some time rotating and measuring etc. The rest of the log is still waiting for instructions.

regards
Steve