Appearance
Color: Heartwood
varies from yellow-brown to dark golden brown; turns rich brown under
exposure to sunlight. Sapwood is a lighter cream color.
Grain: Straight; coarse, uneven texture.
Variations Within Species And Grades: Moderate to
high color variation.
Properties
Hardness/Janka: 1000;
22% softer than Northern red oak.
Dimensional Stability: Excellent (change coefficient
.00186; 50% more stable than red oak).
Durability: Strength values are similar to those of
American oak.
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Workability
Sawing/Machining: Moderate
ease in working with hand and machine tools; silica in wood dulls tools
quickly; carbine tooling is recommended.
Sanding: Clogs abrasives; frequent sandpaper changes
are required.
Nailing: Good holding ability.
Finishing: Natural oils may interfere with adhesion
and drying of some finishes. To reduce the wood's tendency to repel
finish coats, surface resins may be removed with a solvent that is
compatible with the finish to be used.
Comments: Has an oil feel. Unique in that it does not
cause rust or corrosion when in contact with metal. Respiratory and
dermatological allergic potential.
Cost
(relative to plainsawn select red
oak)
Multiplier: 2.50
Availability
Limited.
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