Posts Tagged ‘white oak’

A Brief History of The Use of North American Hardwoods

Monday, July 13th, 2009

 
Hardwood as a natural resource that has helped shaped not just communities but the evolution of societies in to countries such as the United States. Natural resources have always been a major factor in determining how well an environment can sustain people but wood has an influence that runs deeper than everything but food and [...]

Understanding Oak Hardwood Amish Furniture

Friday, September 26th, 2008

 
White oak and red oak are both used in the museum quality furniture created by the Amish. A very versatile hardwood, oak comes from the genus Quercus. The red oak is found in more abundance than its cousin white, and both have a natural beauty coupled with strength and durability. From medicines to leather tanning [...]