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White Oak
Strength and mechanical properties
White oak is
impervious to liquids, and has been used extensively for ship timbers, barrels
and casks. White oak is the state tree of Connecticut, Illinois and Maryland.
Where it Grows
Widespread throughout the Eastern U.S. The white oak group comprises
many species, of which about eight are commercial. The trees prefer rich well
drained soil, and average height is 60 to 80 feet.
Main Uses
Furniture, flooring, architectural millwork, mouldings, doors,
kitchen cabinets, paneling, barrel staves (tight cooperage) and caskets.
Relative Abundance
15.1 percent of total U.S. hardwoods commercially available.
Did You Know?
Native Americans and early settlers would boil and eat white oak
acorns.
General Description
The sapwood is light-colored and the heartwood is light to dark
brown. White oak is mostly straight-grained with a medium to coarse texture,
with longer rays than red oak. White oak therefore has more figure.
Working Properties
White oak machines well, nails and screws well although pre-boring is
advised. Since it reacts with iron, galvanized nails are recommended. Its
adhesive properties are variable, but it stains to a good finish. Can be stained
with a wide range of finish tones. The wood dries slowly.
Physical Properties
A hard and heavy wood with medium bending and crushing strength, low
in stiffness, but very good in steam bending. Great wear-resistance.
Pricing of
White Oak
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