| NAME: |
White Oak |
| BOTANICAL NAME: |
Quercus alba |
| ALSO KNOWN AS: |
Bur Oak, Swamp chestnut, Swamp oak, Live oak |
| RANGE: |
Widespread throughout the Eastern US. Less plentiful than Red Oak |
| STRENGTH PROPERTIES: |
Heavy, hard and strong with outstanding wear-resistance. Moderate stability in use. Steam-bends very well. Very durable heartwood |
| GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS: |
Machines similarly to red oak but has greater tendency to chip and splinter. Turns well. Difficult to work by hand. Nails and screws satisfactorily although pre-drilling recommended. Glues satisfactorily. Stains and finishes well with no need to fill pores for smoothness. Contact with metal results in dark staining. |
| AVAILABILITY: |
Readily available |
| USES: |
Furniture, flooring, architectural millwork, mouldings, doors, kitchen cabinets, paneling, barrel staves and caskets. |
| COST: |
Moderate |
