Likely white oak; ash or another pale ring-porous hardwood are alternatives.

Quercus alba (tentative) · Hardwood

Type: Hardwood
Origin: Eastern and central North America; widely grown and harvested in the eastern United States.
Hardness: 1,360 lbf; Hard.
Durability: Durable heartwood; good decay resistance, while sapwood is less resistant. Insects and prolonged weather exposure can still cause damage.

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Mostly straight, longitudinal grain with subtle cathedral/flatsawn variation; no prominent figure. End grain is not visible, limiting identification.

Pale beige to light gray-brown with muted darker streaks and low luster; oxidation and light can deepen it toward warm tan.

1,360 lbf; Hard.

Durable heartwood; good decay resistance, while sapwood is less resistant. Insects and prolonged weather exposure can still cause damage.

Value & Age

Estimated Market ValueNot an official valuation

Roughly US$5–12 per board foot for common kiln-dried stock; grade and region affect price.

AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on grade, dimensions, condition, and local market demand.

Wood Age Estimate: Not reliably estimable from this image; the surface appears relatively clean, with no clear patina or wear evidence.

Furniture, flooring, cabinetry, interior trim, barrels, veneer, and general construction.

Eastern and central North America; widely grown and harvested in the eastern United States.

Machines and finishes well, though prominent rays can cause tearout; predrilling is useful near edges. Glues readily.

Sand evenly and use oil, shellac, lacquer, or polyurethane; test stain first, as color can vary and tannins may react with iron.

Distinctive rays and tyloses are typical of white oak, but not confirmable in this face view; comparatively heavy and tannin-rich.

Identified September 26, 2026