Oak, European
European oak, a very popular wood, it is very hard wearing and heavy. Eupean Oak is known for having open wood grain markings and suitable for many purposes. The tree becomes approx. 30 – 35 m and can have a diameter of up to 3 m. Gray-brown core, which darkens over time and location in relation to light.
The light but hard wood is used for shipbuilding, houses, furniture, floors, carts, fixtures, windows, doors, hangers and veneers. European Oak, especially the fine-grained, is good to work with for example, with steam bending for chairs.
Oak, European | |
Botanical name | Quercus robur |
Origin | Europe |
Weight | 770 kg/m3 |
Moisture content | 8-10 % |
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