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HORNBEAM

Carpinus betulus

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my samples:


small piece contributed by Iain Rankin, whom I thank for this and other contributions to the site

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web pics:


planks


end grain


turning stock


listed as "flame" hornbeam, I'm not sure, but I believe this is an end grain shot


veneer, flat cut and quartersawn


veneer


drumstick --- the high strength of this wood makes it ideal for such uses


two pics of a split European hornbeam log; pics contributed by Jacopo Cioppi, whom I thank.


natural edge hornbeam pedestal bowl