Introduction
This attractive “Benvoy TV unit” was manufactured using Spanish aka Sweet Chestnut timber. Chestnut is closely related to the Oak family though it is lighter and easier to work with than oak. It also machines very well, giving a fine finish and is noteably stable in service.

^ Chestnut Benvoy TV unit
Noel Whelan (051) 39660

Working Properties
The wood has only a slight blunting effect on tools. It machines very well, giving a fine finish. It is particularly easy to work with hand tools. It nails and screws well, and glues without problem.

Grades and Specifications
We select our grade of Spanish chestnut after kiln drying and resawing. The wood is generally clear grade but some small live knots may be present. It is usually square edged in lengths of 5 ft upwards and widths of 4” upwards. We try to select boards free of excessive dark stain, however light water stains give a golden effect to the board and are not seen as a defect.

Moisture content is 10%. +/- 2%.