Ball pads - FB (FBA, FBar, FB1, Fb1r)

Beech ball studs: a versatile wood for furniture, cabinetry and mass manufacturing

The beech (Fagus sylvatica) is one of the most popular deciduous species in Europe. Appreciated for its robustness, its fine grain and its beautiful light or reddish hue, it offers an excellent compromise between technical and aesthetic performance. Les beech ball studs, offered by Scierie VUITTON, are raw products reconstituted in their natural form from complete logs, intended for professionals in carpentry, cabinetry or the manufacture of solid furniture.

What is a ball joint?

One Ball plot Refers to a set of boards sawn in full log (including the flaches), preserved in the order in which they were cut and reconstituted to form a homogeneous whole. This makes it possible to maintain the natural structure of the trunk, ensuring:

• One great visual homogeneity
• One better readability of yarn and grain
• One maximum material recovery

Ball studs are therefore ideal for projects that require volume, aesthetic coherence and solidity.

Why choose beech for your wood projects?

Beech is a wood Medium-heavy, renowned for its mechanical strength, her good dimensional stability And her ease of work. Here are some of its technical characteristics:

• Average density : 680 to 720 kg/m³ at 12% humidity
• Monnin hardness : 4.2 to 5.2 N/mm — medium hardwood
• Modulus of elasticity : 12,000 to 14,000 MPa
• Stability : good (but sensitive to humidity variations)
• Natural sustainability : low, class 1—2 (suitable for indoor use or requiring outdoor treatment)

Different qualities available at La Scierie VUITTON

Our beech ball studs are sorted according to strict criteria, to adapt to all projects:

• FBA (1st quality, white beech) :
  • Homogeneous color, without marked knots
  • Fine grain, consistency of the thread
  • Ideal for high-end visible elements
• fBar (1st quality, red heart) :
  • Natural presence of the red heart, with more contrasting veins
  • Warm and authentic aesthetic
• FB1 (standard quality, white beech) :
  • Slight defect tolerances
  • Excellent quality/price ratio for non-visible or structural parts
• Fb1r (standard quality, red heart) :
  • Same characteristics as FB1, with a naturally colored core

Dimensions and specificities

We offer our beech ball studs in a wide range of formats:

• Thicknesses : from 18 to 100 mm
  → Ideal for a variety of uses, from veneer to massive furniture
• Lengths : from 3.00 m
  → Suitable for large layout or manufacturing rooms

Each lot is selected for The regularity of the cut, the stability of wood And the visual quality, in compliance with our quality commitment.

For what uses should I use the beech ball pedestal?

This product is particularly suitable for the following projects:

• Massive furniture (tables, chairs, cabinets, worktops)
• Interior carpentry (doors, stairs, cladding)
• Turning and decorative parts
• High-end layout
• Manufacture of curved elements after steam treatment

💡 Beech is very suitable for Bending And at the transformation by heat treatment (THT), making it a prized wood for complex designs.

Wood prepared with rigor by La Scierie VUITTON

Our studs are:

• Naturally cleaned under hangar for smooth stabilization
• Manually selected according to the requirements of our customers
• Artificially dried in our cells at 10—12% humidity for stable wood, ready for machining
• Stored under cover bad weather to preserve all their qualities

We ensure a full traceability, from the forest to the end customer.

A trusted partner for your wood projects

For more than 50 years, Scierie VUITTON has been supporting wood professionals, architects, designers, artisans and industrialists, in their most demanding projects.

Do you want to order beech ball studs or get a quote?
Contact us for a personalized offer adapted to your needs and volumes.