WHITE OAK A1
RIFT CUT
3/4" - 4'X8'
MDF CORE


Where it Grows
Widespread throughout the Eastern U.S. The white oak group comprises many species, of which about eight are commercial. The trees prefer rich well drained soil, and average height is 60 to 80 feet.

General Description
The sapwood is light-colored and the heartwood is light to dark brown. White oak is mostly straight-grained with a medium to coarse texture, with longer rays than red oak. White oak therefore has more figure.

Working Properties
White oak machines well, nails and screws well although pre-boring is advised. Since it reacts with iron, galvanized nails are recommended. Its adhesive properties are variable, but it stains to a good finish. Can be stained with a wide range of finish tones. The wood dries slowly.

Main Uses
Furniture, flooring, architectural millwork, mouldings, doors, kitchen cabinets, paneling, barrel staves (tight cooperage) and caskets.

RIFT SLICED VENEERS:  Log is cut into quarters lengthwise then sliced at a 90-degree angle to the grain.  This produces a fine pencil stripe effect.  Both plain and rift sliced veneers are reserved for high-grade "fancy" panels.

Product Downloads:
Columbia MSDS
Roseburg MSDS