Quartersawn White Oak

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DESCRIPTION	White oak varies in color from light tan to pale yellow-brown with a pinkish tinge. It is similar to European oak. Straight grained with characteristic silver grain in quarter sawn wood. Medium to coarse texture. White Oak is somewhat more figured than Red Oak due to longer rays. Weight averages 45-47lbs cu. ft.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN	North America
BOTANICAL NAME	Quercus Alba
OTHER NAMES	Appalachian Oak, Arizona Oak, Stave Oak, Cucharillo, Encino
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES	Medium bending and crushing strength. Low stiffness makes it an excellent steam bending wood.
WORKING PROPERTIES	Pre-boring is advised, but takes nails and screws well. Gluing properties vary. Stains well and polishes to a good finish.
DURABILITY	Heartwood is durable and very resistant to preservative treatment. Sapwood is moderately resistant. Logs are subject to severe insect attack.
SEASONING	Dries slowly with tendency for checking, splitting and honeycombing. Requires careful air or kiln drying. Medium movement.
USES	Suitable for furniture, cabinetmaking, joinery, heavy construction, parquet and strip flooring, ladder rungs, plywood, veneers, paneling, railroad ties, shakes, shingles.
COMMENTS	Grain may need to be filled to achieve smooth finish.