Most likely White Oak; alternatives include ash or sycamore.

Quercus alba · Hardwood

Type: Hardwood
Origin: Eastern and central North America, especially the Appalachian and Midwest regions.
Hardness: Janka about 1,360 lbf — Hard.
Durability: Durable; heartwood has good decay resistance and moderate insect resistance, while sapwood is less resistant.

Identify any wood from a photo, free.

Predominantly straight, fine-to-medium texture, likely flat-sawn; visible subtle cathedral-like lines but no clear ray fleck.

Very pale tan to creamy beige with low contrast between heartwood and sapwood; typically darkens slightly golden with age and light.

Janka about 1,360 lbf — Hard.

Durable; heartwood has good decay resistance and moderate insect resistance, while sapwood is less resistant.

Value & Age

Estimated Market ValueNot an official valuation

Approximately $6–$12 per board foot for clear kiln-dried stock; figured or premium-grade material may cost more.

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

Wood Age Estimate: Cannot be determined from the photograph; the surface appears recently machined with little visible patina or wear.

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

Eastern and central North America, especially the Appalachian and Midwest regions.

Generally machines, sands, glues, and finishes well, though coarse grain can produce moderate tearout and tannins may react with iron fasteners.

Use a sanding sealer followed by oil, lacquer, shellac, or polyurethane; water-based finishes preserve the pale color, while oil adds warmth.

Open pores, attractive ray fleck when quarter-sawn, substantial weight, and characteristic oak grain; the image does not show end grain clearly.

Identified September 5, 2026