RV163-WHITE OAK CROWN

The wood can be easily worked with all tools. The knife edges are not damaged by mineral deposits. But, Drying must be controlled very carefully and evenly, as the wood tends to warp and crack easily.

The heartwood is yellowish, irregularly veined with reddish veins, striped or spotted, and fades when exposed to light and air, but is nevertheless very decorative. Due to the small diameter, it is often flawed and has cracks in the heart, so it is only suitable for small furniture and inlaid furniture, and rarely for interior design.

White oak is universally applicable in all areas of the wood-using industry because it is very resistant to external influences. It is highly valued in the veneer and sawn timber sector due to its expressive structure. In the USA it is of great importance as barrel wood (whiskey). It is used as veneer and sawn timber in all areas of the furniture, door, and panel industry as well as the parquet and staircase industry.

Highly decorative elements such as fillings or fronts in interior design and furniture construction. Maple burl often has bark intrusions, and healthy, large-area tubers are extremely rare and very expensive. They are practically always fully grained.