KNOTTY OAK - VENEER OF THE MONTH

This is the most frequent species of tree in the European forest mostly occurs as pedunculate or sessile oak. Very Good dimensions over 0.80m.are nothing unusual.  The Knotty Oak develops a great many epicormical branches. Normally it’s used as sliced wood for decorative veneer.

Properties: Such Oaks are used, which have developed many pin knots. However, those should be sound and closed. Knotty Oak veneers are normally little extent in the production of mass produced furniture, but mostly used for interior work.

Machining: Despite its hardness, Oak can be well-machined with all tools. Planed surfaces are very smooth. Good results can be achieved when molding and turning.

Seasoning: The risk of producing degraded wood is increased through checking in the knot-zones when drying. Fibre pick-up can also occur in these zones when machining.

Finishing: Oak can be finished well and without difficulty with all surface treatments. Use of stain is to be restricted to the American Oak.

Jointing: Glue joints are durable, screw and nail joints hold firmly but can cause discoloration in the wood under the influence of moisture.