White Oak American
Hardwood, heartwood is a light to medium brown, commonly with an olive cast. Produces good results with hand and machine tools. Has moderately high shrinkage values. Glues, stains, and finishes well.
Botanical Name: | Quercus Alba |
Origin: | Eastern USA and South Eastern Canada |
Brief Description: | Colour: Varies from pale yellow-brown to biscuit with a pinkish tint Grain: Straight Texture: Medium to coarse Classification: Hardwood |
Uses: | Furniture, cabinet making, joinery, heavy construction, parquet and strip flooring, boat building. Also: Plywood and ornamental veneers for panelling and decorative veneers. |
Working Properties: | Varies according to rate of growth, nailing may need pre-boring, screws well, gluing properties are variable, stains and polishes to a good finish. |
Durability: | The heartwood is durable and extremely resistant to preservative treatment. The sapwood is moderately resistant |
Density: | 760 kg/m³ |
