American White Oak AWO05 — 1210x210x17mm

American White Oak (Quercus alba)

American White Oak is one of the most widely used and respected hardwoods in the world — a timber of excellent strength, durability, and clean, attractive appearance. Its warm pale brown tones with a straight to slightly wavy grain and distinctive ray fleck figure give it a classic, versatile look that works beautifully in furniture, flooring, joinery, and cabinetry. Highly stable and easy to work, it is a benchmark hardwood for craftspeople on both sides of the Atlantic.

Species Details

• Species: Quercus alba
• Common Name: American White Oak
• Origin: North America
• Colour: Warm pale brown with ray fleck figure
• Janka Hardness: ~1,360 lbf (~6,000 N)
• Density: ~770 kg/m³
• Durability: Durable — Class 2
• Workability: Good — works well with hand and machine tools; finishes superbly with oils, waxes, and lacquers.

This Piece

• SKU: AWO05
• Dimensions: 1210 x 210 x 17mm
• Finish: Planed faces, square edge
• Note: Clean square-edged board, planed on both faces and ready to use. Photos show the actual piece you will receive.

Ideal for furniture, shelving, joinery, and any project where a clean, strong, classic hardwood is called for.