White Oak (likely Reclaimed)
Quercus alba • Hardwood / Reclaimed
Grain Pattern
Straight, coarse grain with visible ring-porous structure; shows some splintering and weathering consistent with rough-sawn or reclaimed lumber.
Color Description
Light to medium tan heartwood with grayish-brown oxidation; displays typical olive-colored undertones common in the White Oak group. Sapwood is not clearly distinguishable in this weathered state.
Hardness Rating
1,350 lbf (Hard)
Durability Rating
Very Durable; excellent resistance to rot and decay due to tyloses in the pores which make the wood nearly water-tight.
Common Uses
Furniture, flooring, cabinetry, boatbuilding, barrels (cooperage), and heavy construction.
Geographic Origin
Eastern Northern America
Market Value & Sustainability
Estimated Market Value
$6.00 - $12.00 per board foot depending on width and reclaimed character.
Wood Age Estimate
Post-harvest age likely 20-50 years based on surface oxidation, graying, and mechanical wear/splintering on the face.
Sustainability Status
Abundant and sustainable; not CITES listed. FSC certification widely available.
Workability
Generally good with machine tools, though it has a high shrinkage rate. Responds well to steam bending. Dullness of blades can occur due to density.
Notable Features
Distinctive tannic smell when cut; contains high tannin content which can react with iron to create black stains; pores are clogged with tyloses.
Finish Recommendations
Polyurethane or oils work well; reacts beautifully to fuming with ammonia to darken the wood naturally via tannins.
Identification Confidence
Medium-High; the coarse, ring-porous texture combined with the tan/olive hues and the splintering pattern is highly characteristic of the Quercus genus, specifically the white oak group.