Oak
Botanical Name
Quercus robur
Other Names
French oak, Yugoslavian oak
Origin
Europe
Sapwood Colour
Same as heartwood but lighter
Heartwood Colour
Yellow brown or light to dark brown
Grain
Straight grain, distinct growth rings and rays when quarter sawn
Texture
Coarse when quarter sawn
Common Uses
Furniture, flooring, doors, veneer, mouldings, exterior joinery, kitchen cabinets, construction
Physical Properties at MC 12%
| Density | kg/m3 | 695 |
| Specific gravity | – | .65 |
| Hardness | N | 5580 |
| Bending Strength | N/mm2 | 98.5 |
| Stiffness | N/mm2 | 10500 |
| Radial shrinkage | % | 3 |
| Tangential shrinkage | % | 7 |
Working Properties
| Stability | xxxx | Bending | xxxx |
| Machining | xx | Screwing | xxxx |
| Gluing | xxx | Painting | xxx |
| Sanding | xxx | Staining | xxx |
xxxx = excellent
xxx = good
xx = fair
x = not good