Fritz Kohl Furnierwerk

Oak Crotch

Quercus ssp.

Trade Names

Oak Crotch

Latin Names

Quercus ssp.

Similar to

Cerejera Pyramide

Origin

All over Europe.

Range

Oak log crotches are very rare.

Uses

Architectural woodwork.

Properties

Very difficult to slice, very often with open crotch.

Machining

Despite its hardness Oak can be worked well with all tools. Planed surfaces are very smooth. Molding and turning produce good results. Due to the tangential direction of grain there is a risk of raised fibers on the surface when machining Oak crotches.

Seasoning

The growth form of the crotch is most problematic for drying. Splitting due to tension is almost not to be prevented.

Finishing

Oak takes all surface nishes well and treatment presents no problems.

Jointing

Glue joints are durable. Screw and nail joints hold firmly but can cause wood staining under the influence of moisture.

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