GG Joinery offers planed oak timber

We supply planed oak timber as well as sanded planks. The boards 250mm, 280mm, and 300mm wide can be supplied as full stave panels.

They are produced from 2 narrow planks glued along their edges to create a required width.

Are you looking for a new shelf? 

European Oak is a perfect choice. 

Oak is one of the most loved hardwoods.

Oak is a very popular choice for woodworkers, especially in building furniture. European Oak generally displays a darker tone with a naturally rich and warm golden-brown colour.

European Oak

Name:

Quercus Robur

Origin:

Widely grown in Europe

Colour:

Heartwood is a light to medium brown, commonly with an olive cast, though there can be a fair amount of variation in colour. Nearly white to light brown sapwood is not always sharply demarcated from the heartwood. Quartersawn sections display prominent ray fleck patterns.

Grain:       

The grain is straight, with a coarse, uneven texture. May have irregular or interlocked grain depending on the growing conditions of the tree.

Rot Resistance:

European Oak has been rated as having very good resistance to decay and is commonly used in boatbuilding applications

Typical Applications:

Cabinetry, furniture, interior trim, flooring, boatbuilding, barrels, and veneer.

Density:

695 kg/m³ average

Workability:

Produces good results with hand and machine tools. Can react with iron (particularly when wet) and cause staining and discolouration. Responds well to steam-bending. Glues, stains, and finishes well.