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″ | $70.00 |
Call for availability: 1.610.932.7400 / 1.888.814.0007