MASUR / KARELIAN BIRCH EXOTIC WOOD
- From Scandinavia
- Figure similar to birdseye maple
- Can be highly spalted
- Highly prized for veneer and wood turning
Characteristics of Masur Birch
| Origin of Wood Type | Scandinavia |
| Botanical Name | Betula pendula |
| Specific Gravity | 0.66 |
| Avg. Weight Per BF | 3.25 lb/bf |
| Color Range | White – Black – Gold |
| Rarity / Availability | Rare when figured |
| Typical Avg. Width | 2″ to 10″ |
| Typical Avg. Length | 1′ to 4′ |
| Avg. Waste Factor | 0.3 |
| Wood Uses | Fine Furniture, Cabinetry, Guitar Building / Instrument making, Wood Turning, Inlaying & Box Making |
| Lumber Grades | Flitch, Billet, Turning Blocks |
| Other Trade Names | Karelian Birch, Scandinavia Birch, European Birch |
Karelian Birch Lumber Detailed Pricing:
| Species | Thickness | Grade | Grain Orientation | Width Range | Length Range | Price Per BF |
| Birch (European) | 4/4 | FAS | Flat Sawn | 1.00″ to 10.00″ | 12.00″ to 48.00″ | $100.00 |
Call for availability: 1.610.932.7400 / 1.888.814.0007
Sample Pictures of Masur Birch
Please Note: The photos below are examples of the species and may no longer be products available for sale.
All pictures of wood that appear wet, have been sprayed with denatured alcohol to show the natural color. We use denatured alcohol because it evaporates and does not affect the moisture content.
