Name White Oak
Location North America
Texture/Grain Medium/Open
Specific Gravity 0.68
Hardness Very Hard
Strength Very Strong
T/R Stability 10.5/5.6%

 

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Wood and Woodworking Materials/Hardwoods and Softwoods/Choosing and Comparing Woods,
part of the Workshop Companion, essential information about wood, woodwork, and woodworking
necessary to woodworkers and practitioners of the wood arts
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