Description
American Oak – A Classic Worldwide Hardwood
Overview
American Oak is one of the world’s most recognised and respected hardwoods, long celebrated for its strength, beauty, and versatility. Found across much of the Northern Hemisphere, this species has been used for centuries in shipbuilding, furniture and cabinet making, carving, and even heavy structural construction.
In more modern times, it remains a favourite for joiners, woodworkers, and furniture makers of all skill levels — prized for its workability, durability, and timeless appeal.
Supplied in skip dressed form, both faces are lightly machined — not completely smooth, but with enough finish to reveal the grain so you can easily assess each board.
Colour and Appearance
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Colour Range: Pale cream to light golden brown, often with a warm honey tone.
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Grain: Generally straight, with a coarse and open texture that takes stain and polish beautifully.
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Figure: Can display medullary ray fleck when quarter sawn, giving an attractive, shimmering stripe pattern.
Properties and Workability
American Oak is strong, stable, and extremely durable when kept out of direct weather exposure. Despite its hardness, it machines, sands, stains, and polishes exceptionally well — making it suitable for a wide range of projects.
Common uses include:
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Fine furniture and cabinetry
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Joinery and interior panelling
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Flooring and stair components
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Carving and turned objects
Sizes and Availability
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Offered in various thicknesses and lengths, with DAR (Dressed All Round) also available.
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As a natural product, grain and colour vary, ensuring every piece is unique.
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For large quantities or specific dimensions, please contact us to confirm availability.
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We recommend ordering slightly larger than required — you can always trim excessive stock, but cannot add material back.
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Oversized dimensions can be created by laminating multiple blanks.
Sustainability and Quality
All our American Oak is sourced from sustainable, ecologically responsible suppliers and kiln-dried to Australian Quality Standards for stability and long-lasting performance.
Perfect for All Woodworkers
Every piece is hand-selected, making it suitable for everyone — from first-time woodworking enthusiasts to experienced professionals. Now available to order online.
Need assistance? Email us at sales@trendtimbers.com.au or speak with our friendly team — we’ll be happy to help you find the perfect board.
TREND TIMBERS has many more beautiful species and wonders of nature. In wood turning blanks, carving wood blanks and more available in store. We encourage all to visit our showroom in Mulgrave NSW.
Contact:
Drop by our showroom at 15 Railway Road North, Mulgrave, NSW, 2756 today.
Please inquire further for more information regarding supply, sizing and pricing via our contact email: info@trendtimbers.com.au
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