Have to wonder about that. I know our monster mill is steaming the local
beech to make it look more appealing. Doesn't seem to have affected it's
working qualities much.

"Nate Perkins" wrote in message
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In the US (Colorado). The hardwood lumber yard has hard maple for
around $3.20/bf, and "steamed European beech" for about $3.00/bf.

Thanks to all you guys for your kind replies.

Nate Perkins
Fort Collins, CO US