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Oak wood is hard and heavy, but nonetheless elastic. The heartwood is very resilient, and durable even under water.
Oak wood is hard and heavy, but nonetheless elastic. The heartwood is very resilient, and durable even under water.
Properties:
Properties:
Oak is typically used for Construction, Furniture and interior furnishing, Barrels and tubs, Floor boarding and parquet, Hydraulic engineering, Bridge building.
Heavy
Hard
Durable
Applications:
Applications:
Oak can be worked easily with most tools and machinery, it can be split easily and is well suited for use as a veneer. Nails and screw-fixings are straightforward. Surface finishing is generally not a problem. Its high tannic acid content can lead to coloration when in contact with iron due to chemical reactions.
Sustainability:
Sustainability:
Oak is a slow growing tree, Oak forests have to be managed carefully to make them sustainable.When it's not painted or treated, hardwood can be recycled as fuel or woodchips.
Material Handling:
Material Handling:
Wear a dust mask while sanding to avoid dust inhalation which can cause short and long term damage to the lungs.
Protective Equipment:
Protective Equipment:
Dust mask
Tightly fitting googles
Gloves
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