American white oak is a hardwood common throughout the eastern United States. It is the trade name for a variety of hardwood species from the Quercus genus. Also known as US Oak, Northern White Oak, Southern White Oak. There are also various other names associated with these which are listed below.
Similar in colour and appearance to European Oak. American white oak has light-coloured sapwood and a light to dark brown heartwood. It is mostly straight grained with a medium to coarse texture, with longer rays and more figure than Red oak. It has large distinctive growth rings, and some medullary rays may be present.
Application & Attributes
American white oak is a hard, heavy wood, and has low stiffness and good overall strength. It is suitable for both interior and most above ground exterior conditions. White oak machines well and is easy to glue, nail and screw. It readily accepts stains and polishes to a good finish. The heartwood is susceptible to lyctid borer attack and to termites.
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Sample Handles in US OAK
Other Names
Northern White Oak, Southern White Oak, True White Oak, White Oak, Overcup Oak, Swamp Chestnut Oak, Chestnut Oak (Q. prinus, Q. montana), Overcup Oak (Q. lyrata), Swamp Chestnut Oak (Q. michauxii)
Source:
https://www.woodsolutions.com.au/wood-species/oak-american-white
https://brittontimbers.com.au/timbers/american-white-oak/
https://www.wood-database.com/white-oak/