Description

Reclaimed White Oak

Reclaimed White Oak

White oak is strong, attractive, rot-resistant, easy to work with, and inexpensive, making it an excellent choice for woodworkers. It’s no surprise that wood is so popular in cabinet and furniture construction.

Cabinetry, furniture, interior trim, flooring, boatbuilding, barrels, and veneer are all prominent uses for this wood.

While being worked, it has a unique odour that is characteristic of most oaks. It appeals to the majority of people.

It has a high durability rating and is commonly utilized in boatbuilding and tight cooperage applications.

Janka Hardness:

1,350 lbf

Average Dried Weight:

47 lbs/ft3 (755 kg/m3)

Workability:

With both manual and machine tools, he achieves good results. Shrinkage values are somewhat high, leading to average dimensional stability, particularly in flatsawn boards. When combined with iron (especially when wet), it can stain and discolour. It’s a good candidate for steam-bending. It adheres to the surface, stains it, and gives it a nice finish.