Is Tasmanian Oak good for a dining table?

The Properties of Tasmanian Oak This is a sturdy and beautiful hardwood that is suitable for making a Tasmanian Oak dining table and other larger pieces of furniture. The timber is easy to work, and it finishes very well making it well suited to panelling, flooring, and furniture applications.

Is Tasmanian Oak good for furniture?

A strong and stable timber, Tasmanian oak offers good all round workability. It planes, sands, finishes and glues well, and will readily steam and bend. This makes Tasmanian oak is ideal for internal applications and furniture.

Why is Tasmanian oak expensive?

Victorian Ash tends to be more expensive due to Eucalyptus Regnans and Eucalyptus Delegatensis producing a much smaller portion of light-coloured veneer. Tasmanian Oak, on the other hand, is less expensive due to being widely available.

Is Tasmanian oak good quality?

Warm, dense and resilient, Tasmanian Oak is the preferred hardwood for a wide range of applications. It works extremely well and produces an excellent finish. It can be used in all forms of construction as scantlings, panelling and flooring, and can be glue- laminated to cover long spans.

What are the disadvantages of Tasmanian Oak?

Disadvantages:

• high tannin content and exposure to wet and cold weather can react with oil finishes.
• very heavy wood.
• thin oak veneers can be difficult to protect as finishes can react with adhesive used in the veneering process.

Why is Tasmanian Oak expensive?

Can you oil Tasmanian oak?

Use Oil and Wax When you oil and wax your wood, it will gain a lovely shiny varnish that will protect the surface from damage. This thin coating is extremely attractive, and its importance should not be underestimated.

How do you look after Tasmanian oak?

We recommend that you regularly wipe the timber surface with a damp cloth to remove any dust and dirt. Wipe up spills immediately with a damp cloth. Do not leave liquids to sit on timber surface, as it will penetrate and may cause staining.

What are the disadvantages of Tasmanian oak?

Is Victorian ash the same as Tasmanian oak?

Victorian Ash refers to the hardwood produced by two species – Eucalyptus regnans and Eucalyptus delegatensis when sourced from Victoria. Tasmanian Oak refers to the hardwood produced by three species – Eucalyptus regnans, Eucalyptus obliqua and Eucalyptus delegatensis, when sourced from Tasmania.

What is the difference between Tasmanian Oak and Victorian Ash?