Tasmanian Oak

Eucalyptus delegatensis / E. regnans / E. obliqua

Also known as: Australian Oak

Appearance

Tasmanian Oak ranges from pale straw to reddish-brown, often with attractive variations within a single board. The grain is generally straight with occasional interlocking, and the texture is moderately coarse. It is one of the most popular Australian timbers for interior applications due to its warm, inviting tones.

Workability

Tasmanian Oak is one of the easier Australian hardwoods to work with. It machines well, accepts stains and finishes readily, and bends effectively with steam. Its lighter colour makes it an excellent base for both natural and stained finishes.

Common Uses

Availability

Tasmanian Oak comes from the same group of ash-type eucalypts as Victorian Ash, but it is still harvested in Tasmania, where native forest logging has not been banned. New timber is still entering the market, which makes it the most readily available of the ash-type oaks now that Victorian Ash has wound down.