Most likely white oak; alternatives include red oak or chestnut oak.
Quercus alba (likely) · Hardwood (deciduous)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect- Type
- Hardwood (deciduous)
- Origin
- Eastern and central North America, especially the eastern United States.
- Hardness
- 1,360 lbf Janka — Hard.
- Durability
- Durable; heartwood has good decay resistance and moderate insect resistance, while sapwood is less resistant.
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Grain Pattern
Predominantly straight, fine-to-medium texture, shown in a rift- or quarter-sawn orientation; no obvious medullary-ray fleck is visible.
Color & Appearance
Light tan to honey-brown with slightly darker latewood lines and subdued luster; it generally deepens toward golden brown with age and light.
Hardness (Janka)
1,360 lbf Janka — Hard.
Durability & Decay Resistance
Durable; heartwood has good decay resistance and moderate insect resistance, while sapwood is less resistant.
Value & Age
Approximately $5–$12 per board foot for ordinary kiln-dried stock; figured or exceptionally clear 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 reliably estimated from this image; it appears clean and recently machined, with little visible patina or wear.
Common Uses
Furniture, flooring, cabinetry, architectural millwork, barrels, veneer, and general construction.
Geographic Origin
Eastern and central North America, especially the eastern United States.
Workability
Machines, sands, glues, and finishes well, though interlocked grain can tear out; tannins may react with iron fasteners and darken around them.
Finish Recommendations
Apply a sanding sealer followed by oil, shellac, lacquer, or polyurethane; pretest stains because oak can color unevenly.
Notable Features
Prominent earlywood/latewood contrast, moderate weight, good wear resistance, and characteristic oak ray structure when viewed on quarter-sawn faces.
