QLD Silky Oak – Sawn – 3 sizes

Queensland Silky Oak sawn board in three widths, silver ray figure visible on the worked face. Rare in the trade as distinct Queensland supply, available now in accent, rail, and panel widths. Ships Australia-wide while stocks last.

Queensland Silky Oak (Grevillea robusta), sawn and ready to dress. The silver ray flecks that define the species are visible on the worked face, broad medullary rays, lustrous, the feature that puts Silky Oak in mixed-species joinery and accent work across a century of Australian cabinetmaking.

Available in three widths at the same length across all three. Narrower boards carry the rays at accent and inlay scale. Wider boards open up for feature rails, cabinet door inserts, and panel work where the silver figure becomes the centrepiece.

Why Queensland Silky Oak

Most of the Silky Oak that has moved through Australian timber merchants over the past century has been NSW Silky Oak (Cardwellia sublimis). Queensland Silky Oak is a different tree, Grevillea robusta, the same species sold as Silky Oak in international markets and planted widely as a street tree across Australia. The ray figure is its feature: broad, silver, and distinctly different from the subtler rays in European oak. For accent rails, inlay strips, and jewellery-box components where you want the timber to do visual work, this species earns its place. We hold these boards as the Queensland lot they are, not folded into the NSW stock.

Working Properties

• Hardness: Medium. Easy to work without being soft. Holds an edge well, takes fine detail under sharp tools.
• Grain: Broad medullary rays visible on worked faces. Ray intensity varies piece to piece. Take light finishing passes to preserve the surface.
• Machining: Planes and sands well. Light final passes in the finishing direction for best ray presentation.
• Surface: Supplied rough-sawn. Dress one face true before laying out joinery.
• Finishing: Rustins Danish oil brings out the silver lustre. Lacquer holds it well over time. Shellac warms the tone further.

Shipping & Pickup

Ships Australia-wide via Australia Post or Aramex. Pickup from our Mulgrave NSW location Mon–Fri 9am–4pm, Sat 9am–12pm. Call (02) 4577 5277 or email sales@trendtimbers.com.au.

Limited Stock, Once It’s Gone

Queensland Silky Oak in sawn board form at these widths is an occasional arrival in our stock. Fixed quantity across all three widths, no reorders. Listed under From the Stacks. When a width sells through, that variation closes.