White Oak (Rift Cut)
White Oak (Rift Cut) (Quercus Alba)
Common Names: White Oak
Distribution: Eastern United States
Color/Appearance: Heartwood is a light to medium brown, commonly with an olive cast. Quartersawn sections display prominent ray fleck patterns
Janka Hardness: 1,350 lbf
Density: 3.92 lb./b.f.
Shrinkage: 1
Radial (thickness): 5.6%
Tangential (width): 10.5%,
Volumetric (total): 16.3%,
T/R Ratio (width to depth): 1.9
Allergies/Toxicity: 1 Most common reactions simply include eye and skin irritation, as well as asthma-like symptoms.
Sustainability: CITES: no, IUCN: no
Common Uses: Cabinetry, furniture, interior trim, flooring, boatbuilding, barrels and veneer.