American White Oak
(Quercus spp.)
Description
A common medium sized
hardwood from Nth America. The heartwood is a pale yellow brown with paler
sapwood. Oak has a prominent medullary ray.
Workability
Works well either by hand or
machine.
Applications
Excellent cabinet timber
and the species for wine vats. Imparts the “oaky” flavour. Oak is also
available as flooring.
Availability
Most sizes up to 300 x 50
Hardness
Janka 6.0 750kg/m3 Fairly hard (See Note 1)
Durability
Not ideal for outdoor use
At a Glance
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Turning: |
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Good |
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Machining: |
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Very
Good |
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Bending: |
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Very
Good for steam bending |
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Sanding: |
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Very
Good |
| Nailing/Screwing: |
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Good |
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Glueing: |
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Very
Good |
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Timber Coating: |
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Accepts most coatings and stains |
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Oil: |
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Yes takes oil very well |
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Note 1 |
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Use only non-ferrous metal in
contact with Oak to avoid black staining |
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Note 2 |
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