On Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:09:47 +0000, The Natural Philosopher
wrote:

Beech is as dull as ditchwater grain wise. Thats not its best feature.

Do you _ever_ post anything that's not Drivel?

European Beech is one of the most distinctive UK timbers you could find
- it's one of the few that most woodworkers can easily recognise
accurately. Just look for the little dark flecks from the rays.

http://www.efi-costarica.com/image-files/beech.jpg