Knotty Oak

Quercus spp.

Trade Names

Knotty Oak

Similar Woods

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Origin

Europe

Range

The most frequent species of tree in the European forest mostly occurs as pedunculate or sessile oak. The most well known locations for high quality veneer oak are Spessart and Palatine in Germany and Trocais in France. Oak does not exist in Middle and North Scandinavia or in West, Central and South Spain. Very good dimensions over 0,80 m are nothing unusual. The Knotty Oak develops a great many epicormical branches.

Uses

Sliced wood for decorative veneer.

Properties

Used are Oaks which have developed many pin knots, however, those should be sound and closed. Knotty Oak veneers are used to little extent in the production of mass-produced furniture but mostly employed for interior work. See: European Oak.

Machining

Despite its hardness Oak can be well machined with all tools. Planed surfaces are very smooth. Good results can be achieved when molding and turning.

Seasoning

Despite its hardness Oak can be well machined with all tools. Planed surfaces are very smooth. Good results can be achieved when molding and turning.

Finishing

Oak can be finished well and without difficulty with all surface treatments. Use of stain is to be restricted to American Oak.

Jointing

Glue joints are durable, screw and nail joints hold firmly but can cause discoloration in the wood under the influence of moisture.
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