Silky Oak:

Below you will find information about some of the timber I use in the making of Chairs, and other furniture. (some of it may not be avalable in your area.)

Silky Oak:

• "Cardwellia sublimis"

Other Names:

• Northern silky oak (Australia).
• Bull oak.
• Australian silky oak (UK).

Sources:

• Australia.

Tree Characteristics:

• The tree reaches a height of around 120ft and produces a straight trunk up to 4ft in diameter.

Characteristics of the wood:

• A coarse even textured wood, usually straight grained with large rays giving an attractive ray figure.
• It is reddish brown in colour, similar to American red oak, the wood has only moderate strength, but is good for steam bending
• It is moderately durable for exterior use.

Workability:

• It works well with hand and machine tools, but the ray cells can tear when planing.
• It glues satisfactorily.

Average dried weight:

• 34lb/cuft.

Finishing:

• It stains well and polishes satisfactorily.

Common uses:

• Furniture.
• Interior joinery.
• Flooring.
• Building construction.
• Veneer.