Wood species
Quartersawn White Oak
QS white oak · Quercus alba
Quartersawn white oak is the same species as our plain-sawn white oak, cut so growth rings run near 90° through the thickness. That cut shows ray fleck on the face and keeps seasonal movement more in the thickness than across the width.
Key facts
- Janka hardness
- Medium-highSame hardness class as white oak
- Stability
- Stable across widthPrimary movement is in thickness; cups less than plain-sawn cathedral boards
- Grain type
- Straight with fleckTight vertical lines plus ray fleck when the cut exposes the rays
- Rot resistance
- Durable heartwoodSame white-oak moisture resistance; finish for the application
- Sustainability
- Domestic stapleU.S. white oak under a specialty mill cut
- Workability
- Clean machiningPredictable grain direction; respect hard latewood rings at the planer
About this wood
Same Quercus alba as our plain-sawn white oak — cut so growth rings run near 90° through the thickness. That puts ray fleck on the face and keeps more seasonal movement in the thickness than across the width.
Chairmakers and case builders reach for QS when flat panels matter. We keep plain-sawn in the store for cathedral grain; rift-leaning pieces when you want less fleck.
What we carry
- Quartersawn white oak with ray fleck on the face
- Chosen for stable panels, Mission-style looks, and rim-style tops
Thickness is sold in quarters (4/4, 6/4, and so on) — see our hardwood thickness guide. Grades: NHLA grades.