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KD FAS American White Oak
American White Oak, also known as Quercus alba, is a hardwood tree native to North America. The tree can grow up to 30 metres tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 1 metre. The wood is light to medium brown in colour, with a straight and open grain, and a coarse texture.
American White Oak is a popular choice for a wide range of applications due to its strength, durability, and attractive appearance. It is commonly used for furniture, cabinetry, flooring, and decorative millwork. The wood is also highly receptive to stains and finishes, which allows it to be customised to suit a variety of design styles and preferences.
American White Oak is a sustainable timber source, with forests being managed for selective harvesting to ensure future growth. The wood is readily available and affordable, which makes it a popular choice for both commercial and domestic applications. The wood is known for its stability and resistance to warping, which makes it ideal for use in furniture and cabinetry.
American White Oak is also known for its excellent workability, as it can be easily machined, sanded, and finished to achieve a smooth surface. It is also highly receptive to glue and can be nailed or screwed with ease. The wood is also known for its ability to take stains and finishes well, which makes it a popular choice for a variety of design styles.
One of the unique features of American White Oak is its distinct figure, which is characterized by a light-reflecting pattern known as "ray flecks" or "silver grain." This figure is highly prized by woodworkers and can add a unique and striking element to any project. Additionally, American White Oak is a hardwood that can be successfully quarter sawn, which can further enhance its figure.
Overall, American White Oak is a versatile and reliable wood that is prized for its strength, durability, and attractive appearance. Its versatility makes it a popular choice for a wide range of applications, from furniture and cabinetry to decorative millwork and flooring.
One drawback of using American White Oak is its susceptibility to splitting and warping, which can occur due to its high moisture content and the presence of tension within the wood.
Category
Hardwoods / American Hardwoods
Botanitcal Name
Quercus Alba
Origin
American
Uses
Furniture Making, Joinery, Flooring and Boat Building
Density
770 kg/m3
Colour
Pale / Light Brown or Pale yellow streaked
Grain
Bold straight to occasional wavy pattern
Texture
Course / Textured
Sizes
1" x 3" Only 1" x 4" Only 1" x 5" Only 1" x 6" Only 1" x 7" Only 1" x 9" + Wdr 1" x 11" Only 1" x 5" + Wdr 1" x 5" + Wdr - 6ft Lengths ONLY 1 ¼" x 5" + Wdr 1 ¼" x 9" + Wdr 1 ½" x 5" + Wdr 1 ½" x 9" + Wdr 2" x 5" + Wdr 2" x 9" + Wdr 2 ½" x 5" + Wdr 3" x 5" + Wdr
Tell us how you'd like your KD FAS American White Oak to be machined as well as the desired thickness, width and length and we'll use the state of the art machinery found in our mill to cut it to suit your specifications.
Call us on 01257 255701
or email sales@ramsaytimber.co.uk
for more information.
or email sales@ramsaytimber.co.uk
for more information.
