American White Oak Qtr Sawn

Quercus Alba
Applications
  • Furniture
  • Cabinetry
  • Joinery
  • Flooring
  • Boating
Density
  • 770
Region
  • North America
American White Oak Qtr Sawn
Quercus Alba

Straight grain restricts shrinkage to board thickness (as opposed to width) minimising warping and cupping, ideal in flooring, cabinetry and furniture. Good turning and steam bending qualities. Displays dramatic medullar figuring called flake.

Properties

Density 770
Modulus Of Rupture Mpa Dry 105
Radial Shrinkage 5%
Hardness (Janka) (KN) 6.0
finish Excellent
Durability Durable
Machining Excellent
Split Resistance Screwing Good
Split Resistance Nailing Good
Gluing Good
Growing Region North America
Specific Gravity 0.68
Modulus Of Elasticity Gpa Dry 12
Tangential Shrinkage 3%
Stability Excellent
SUSCEPTIBLE TO LYCTUS BORER Yes
Availability Limited
American White Oak Qtr Sawn

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