White Oak (Likely; Red Oak or Ash as alternatives)
Quercus alba · Hardwood
- Type
- Hardwood
- Origin
- Eastern and Central North America
- Hardness
- 1,360 lbf (Hard)
- Durability
- Durable; high resistance to decay and rot (if White Oak)
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Grain Pattern
Coarse texture with prominent open pores and rough, fibrous surface tearing from rough-sawing or machining; generally straight-grained
Color & Appearance
Light to medium tan or golden-brown tone, typical of natural oak heartwood without finish
Hardness (Janka)
1,360 lbf (Hard)
Durability & Decay Resistance
Durable; high resistance to decay and rot (if White Oak)
Value & Sustainability
- Estimated Market Value
- $6.00 to $10.00 per board foot (Select & Better grade)
- Wood Age Estimate
- Recently sawn or unfinished lumber; shows fresh fibrous tearout rather than aged patina
- Sustainability Status
- Least Concern (IUCN); widely available and sustainably harvested in North America with FSC certification options
Common Uses
Cabinetry, furniture, flooring, millwork, barrel cooperage, and rustic construction
Geographic Origin
Eastern and Central North America
Workability
Machine-works well, though cross-grain cutting or dull blades can cause fuzzy grain and tearout as seen on this rough surface; holds screws well and glues reliably
Finish Recommendations
Thorough sanding required to smooth rough fibers; accepts stains, wiping oils, film-forming polyurethanes, or lacquers well
Notable Features
High tannin content which can react with iron fasteners to cause blue-black staining; distinct pore structure
