The Characteristics of Quarter Sawn White Oak Wood

Quarter Sawn White Oak (https://www.dutchcrafters.com/collection/907/Quarter-Sawn-White-Oak-Wood) is a very popular wood type for Amish furniture—but why is that, and how’s it different than traditional Oak wood? Let’s take a look, in this Quarter Sawn White Oak video.

0:00 - Intro to Quarter Sawn White Oak
0:21 - How is Quarter Sawn White Oak different from traditional Oak wood?
0:24 - Plain-Sawn vs. Quarter Sawn Oak Wood
0:38 - Characteristics of Quarter Sawn White Oak
1:01 - Strength and Durability
1:11 - How hard is Quarter Sawn White Oak?
1:18 - What furniture is Quarter Sawn good for?
1:35 - What does Quarter Sawn cost?
1:44 - Summary of Quarter Sawn White Oak wood

Quarter Sawn White Oak, also referred to as “Quarter Sawn,” is a popular type of lumber for furniture—particularly Mission style furniture. But how’s it different from traditional oak wood?

Whereas traditional oak lumber—also known as plain sawn—is cut from the log in a traditional method, to produce Quarter Sawn, they start by quartering the log. Then, it’s turned and cut again into planks. With just a few creative cuts of the log, oak is transformed with a unique, wavy, speckled grain pattern.

Oak’s typical grain, with its long loops, is distinctive and traditional. Quarter Sawn maintains oak’s character and rough grain while displaying unpredictable patterns of tight waves and ripples. It’s truly a one-of-a-kind look.

But the difference is more than aesthetic: Quarter sawing produces a strong and stable lumber that is more resistant to cupping, warping, and moisture than traditional oak. In fact, Quarter Sawn rates as significantly harder than straight sawn oak in the Janka hardness test.

This dynamic wood is a great choice for any furniture that sees heavy use, from dining to living room to bedroom furniture. You’ll most often see a medium to dark stain on Quarter Sawn White Oak wood, which gives it a distinctive Mission style look!

Due to this lumber’s limited availability and the added work required to produce it, Quarter Sawn is a more expensive wood type than traditional oak.

If strength and durability are your top priorities…or if this unique grain pattern provides the look you love, Quarter Sawn is a great choice for your furniture. So, is Quarter Sawn the right choice for you?


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