European Oak EUO10 — 720x180avg x46mm Quartersawn (Live Edge)

European Oak (Quercus robur / Quercus petraea) — Quartersawn

European Oak is one of the most iconic and enduring hardwoods in the world — a timber of exceptional strength, character, and beauty that has been prized by craftspeople for centuries. Its warm golden-brown tones, prominent ray fleck figure, and open grain give it a bold, classic appearance that works beautifully in both traditional and contemporary settings. Strong, stable, and highly durable, it is the benchmark hardwood for furniture, flooring, joinery, and structural work alike.

This piece is quartersawn — a premium cut that maximises the striking ray fleck figure Oak is renowned for, while also producing a more dimensionally stable board that is less prone to cupping and movement.

Species Details

• Species: Quercus robur / Quercus petraea
• Common Name: European Oak / English Oak
• Origin: Europe
• Colour: Warm golden-brown with prominent ray fleck figure
• Janka Hardness: ~1,120 lbf (~4,980 N)
• Density: ~720 kg/m³
• Durability: Very durable — Class 2
• Workability: Good — works well with hand and machine tools; finishes superbly with oils, waxes, and lacquers.

This Piece

• SKU: EUO10
• Dimensions: 720 x ~180 x 46mm
• Finish: Planed faces
• Note: One natural live edge retained. Width averages approximately 180mm along the length. Quartersawn for enhanced ray fleck figure and stability. Photos show the actual piece you will receive.

Ideal for furniture, shelving, decorative panels, and any project where the full ray fleck character of quartersawn European Oak is called for.