Strong, beautiful, rot-resistant, easy to work, and economical: white oak represents an exceptional value to woodworkers. It’s no wonder that the wood is so widely used in cabinet and furniture making.
Produces good results with hand and machine tools. Has moderately high shrinkage values, resulting in mediocre dimensional stability, especially in flatsawn boards. Can react with iron (particularly when wet) and cause staining and discoloration. Responds well to steam-bending. Glues, stains, and finishes well.
White oak heartwood tends to have tyloses (small, bubble-like structures) that can be seen in the large earlywood pores, while species of red oak lack tyloses. Additionally, ray height, when viewed on the face grain, tends to be taller/longer on white oak (sometimes exceeding one inch in length)
Common Name(s): White oak
Scientific Name: Quercus alba
Distribution: Eastern United States
Tree Size: 65-85 ft (20-25 m) tall,
3-4 ft (1-1.2 m) trunk diameter
Average Dried Weight: 47 lbs/ft3 (755 kg/m3)
Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): 0.6, 0.75
Janka Hardness: 1,350 lbf (5,990 N)
Modulus of Rupture: 14,830 lbf/in2 (102.3 MPa)
Elastic Modulus: 1,762,000 lbf/in2 (12.15 GPa)
Crushing Strength: 7,370 lbf/in2 (50.8 MPa)
Shrinkage: Radial: 5.6%, Tangential: 10.5%,
Volumetric: 16.3%, T/R Ratio: 1.9
Finish: Available in Surfaced and Rough-sawn.
Phone: 910-815-2900
Email: info@fitzgeraldwood.com
Fitzgerald Wood Products
4022 Market St
Wilmington, NC 28403
Phone: 910-815-2900
Email: info@fitzgeraldwood.com
Fitzgerald Wood Products
4022 Market St
Wilmington, NC 28403
Have a job coming up or need some custom milling done? We’ve got you!
Please feel free to reach out via the form with as much detail as possible or by giving us a call at (910) 815-2900.
Regardless of your contact method, a member of our team will be able to guide you through the quoting process and get you set up with the products you need to get the job done!
Have a job coming up or need some custom milling done? We’ve got you!
Please feel free to reach out via the form with as much detail as possible or by giving us a call at (910) 815-2900.
Regardless of your contact method, a member of our team will be able to guide you through the quoting process and get you set up with the products you need to get the job done!