Mighty oak, mighty popular: white oak continues its tradition as an American woodworking staple.(WOOD OF THE MONTH: White Oak)

From: Wood & Wood Products | Date: March 1, 2006| Author: Kaiser, Jo-Ann | Copyright information

Traditional uses for white oak include decidedly unglamorous applications, such as: railroad ties, mine timbers, fenceposts, pallets, agricultural implements and fuel. Because of its strength and durability, and natural resistance to decay, white oak is used in a variety of construction work and has a long history in ship and boat building as well Staves made from white oak are exported around the world for use in vats, barrels and casks used in the production of wine, beer and liq...

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