Most likely yellow birch; alternatives include river birch or beech.
Betula alleghaniensis (alternative: Betula nigra or Fagus grandifolia) · Hardwood (deciduous).
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect- Type
- Hardwood (deciduous).
- Origin
- Northern and eastern North America, especially the Great Lakes, New England, and southeastern Canada.
- Hardness
- Janka approximately 1,260 lbf; Hard.
- Durability
- Slightly durable: limited natural resistance to decay, insects, and prolonged weather exposure; best kept indoors.
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Grain Pattern
Fine, generally straight grain with subtle, closely spaced growth lines; likely turned, showing broad curved bands rather than flat-sawn cathedral figure.
Color & Appearance
Pale creamy tan to honey-brown with darker growth-line contrast and a smooth, satiny luster. It typically deepens modestly toward golden amber with age and light.
Hardness (Janka)
Janka approximately 1,260 lbf; Hard.
Durability & Decay Resistance
Slightly durable: limited natural resistance to decay, insects, and prolonged weather exposure; best kept indoors.
Value & Age
Approximately $5–$10 per board foot for clear, kiln-dried birch; figured or specialty turning stock may cost more.
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on grade, dimensions, condition, and local market demand.
- Wood Age Estimate
- The photograph cannot establish age; the clean surface and bright finish suggest a relatively recent turning rather than strongly aged wood.
Common Uses
Furniture, cabinetry, flooring, veneer, turned objects, tool handles, and interior trim.
Geographic Origin
Northern and eastern North America, especially the Great Lakes, New England, and southeastern Canada.
Workability
Machines, turns, sands, glues, and finishes well, though its density can burn during turning or routing and it may show blotchy stain absorption.
Finish Recommendations
Use sanding sealer followed by lacquer, shellac, or polyurethane; penetrating oil also works. Test stain first because birch commonly colors unevenly.
Notable Features
Fine texture, smooth polish, moderate weight, and attractive understated growth-band figure; the sample appears to be a rounded turning.
