- Description
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Details
Our European Oak timber is sourced from France and planed to order in our factory here in Yorkshire. The heartwood varies from light tan to biscuit or deep brown, with distinct bands of earlywood and latewood. The grain is usually straight, but irregular or cross grain can occur including some small knots. Rays and growth rings show an attractive figuring ("silver grain") when quarter sawn.
Properties
A fairly hard, heavy and dense hardwood, with high crushing and bending strength, low stiffness and resistance to shock loads. Preboring is advised for nailing and screwing, and a reduced planing angle is advised for irregular or cross-grained stock. Oak timber turns satisfactorily, is good for gluing, painting, sanding, staining and varnishing and will take high polish. European oak can be darkened by fuming with ammonia. Due to tannins present in the timber, oak wood will react with ferrous metals when wet. Select non-ferrous (brass or stainless steel) fixings where possible.Durability
Extremely durable.Typical Uses
Oak timber is often used for furniture and cabinetmaking, quality joinery including church pews and pulpits, office furniture, kitchen cabinets, flooring (including parquet), coffins, boats and harbour work, truck bodies, cooperage for wines, cognac and beer. Planed oak timber is sliced for decorative veneers and rotary-cut to make plywood.Interesting Facts
Grows: this species is known to grow across Europe, Turkey, North Africa, Southeastern Canada and Northeastern USA
Typical height: 60-100 ft (18-30m)
Trunk diameter: 4-6 ft (1.2-1.8m)
Specific gravity: 0.72
Typical dry weight: 45lb/ft3 (720kg/m3) - Additional Information
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Additional Information
Manufacturer British Hardwoods Country of Manufacture United Kingdom Timber Species European Oak Timber Grade Prime Moisture Content Kiln Dried to 8-10% Moisture - Reviews
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- Accurate/consistent measurements made assembly very easy
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Finished furniture was well received, partly due to interesting grain structure.
Price Quality Value - Treemendous!
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First class service and excellent quality wood which was well packaged to avoid transit damage. Thoroughly recommended.
Price Quality Value - Good stuff
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The wood was absolutely spot on, flat, square and smooth. There was a bit of a mess up with TNT delivering but they'd had their systems hacked so I'll overlook that. BHW were great about it and sent me a full replacement overnight without me even asking. I'd definitely shop here again.
Price Quality Value - Delighted
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Came fantastically wrapped, and as for milling of the wood - cannot complain one bit - would totally recommend. The weight was a definite give away as to its moisture content. Right on the button. One small niggle (which didn't matter as I over ordered) was that there were two impressions in the wood from what looked like a banding machine. Other than that - great and delighted with the outcome.
Price Quality Value - Fantastic
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This was my third order from British Hardwoods, and their oak is always an exciting prospect. Good straight grained timber with some nice figuring. On one board a couple of knots which if anything were a little too characterful for a cabinet, but will see use on another project. All in all, superbly machined oak ready for the task in hand without any further preparation.
Price Quality Value - Good value and quick delivery
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Overall I was pleased with the service and product. The wood arrived within a week, well packaged, and it seems very competitively priced (versus other online suppliers I have looked at). My only slight quibble is that there was some bow in the wood. To be honest I was a bit lazy and used it in the as-supplied PAR condition to make a box, and probably should have taken the time to plane it up square with a new face edge/side. However, the wood was nice quality overall, and for the price I can't really complain.
Price Quality Value - Great quality
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Well packaged. Nice good quality oak. Very pleased.
Price Quality Value - Very pleased
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My first order of quality hardwood other than offcuts from local suppliers, so unsure what to expect. My three planed planks arrived very well packaged in the timeframe promised. The timber has been a pleasure to work with. Excellently planed, tight tolerances and only a few, small correctable blemishes. If I was to be picky I'd say each plank was from a different log, given some variation in colouring, grain and hardness. Not enough to be an issue for me, but if it would be for you, I recommend talking to helpful staff before ordering. All in all, I am very pleased and expect to be a repeat customer.
Price Quality Value - Satisfied customer
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Good quality oak with true straight lengths supplied.
Price Quality Value - Excellent quality wood
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One or two minor cracks that could be avoided with very picky selection of the wood personally but easily filled with a sawdust/epoxy mix. However, considering the price is competitive, can easily overlook the minor details. Excellent packaging and delivery. I will be using British Hardwoods again for orders.
Price Quality Value - Quality timber and service
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Beautiful wood in my opinion and the company did their best oblige with delivery before Christmas. I live within reasonable striking distance so collected in person and I was dealt with with the upmost courtesy and no fuss. Wood was packaged ready for collection. Would I use them again - most definitely!
Price Quality Value - Excellent
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Speedy delivery, perfect piece of timber. Came packaged beautifully. Would highly recommend British Hardwoods. Will use them in the future.
Price Quality Value - First class
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I have bought quite a few items from British Hardwoods over the last few years. Excellent quality products at good prices and service and delivery. Cannot recommend them enough.
Price Quality Value - Good quality
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Really nice oak the quality of the product can not be faulted, lengths supplied worked out well for what I wanted. The oak was really well packaged, would have been good if I had been able to select the delivery day to ensure was able to accept the delivery, fortunately I was in when delivered.
Price Quality Value - Second outstanding order
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Having fitted two oak beams, we came back for more oak for a shelf. As expected the timber was spot on for size, straight and square. We shall be back to complete the built in dresser!
Price Quality Value - Top quality
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Fantastic bit of timber, true, flat, perfectly planed with great patina.
Price Quality Value - Super happy!
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Previously I have cut down, squared and planed my own timber, but it is very time consuming and my finishing isn't that good, so I ordered 11 meters of 70mmx70mm from British Hardwoods. It is superb, straight and smooth with very sharp edges - just what I wanted for a modern crisp look. In fact, it didn't take me long to make the project because all the hard work had already been done. Couldn't recommend highly enough.
Price Quality Value - Brilliant service
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Bought two different thicknesses at 3 metres long. Was kept in contact whole time, delivered when we were told it would be. Brilliant service and mantle looks brill now all cut and fitted. Thank you British Hardwoods.
Price Quality Value - Excellent timber
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The European Oak I ordered was delivered very well packaged keeping the long thin items straight. The planed size was very accurate and the quality of the timber as good as one could expect from a natural product. I have purchased from British Hardwoods before and will do again.
Price Quality Value - Beautiful high quality product
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My first order was for European oak for replacement oak wall panels in a 1800s dining room, the oak was perfectly machined and of such high quality that on completion the panels blended in with the old oak panels perfectly. I am now waiting for delivery of some American white oak for cabinet face frames for a narrowboat project.
Price Quality Value - Delighted
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I'm really delighted with the PAR oak timber I purchased. The accuracy with which the dimensions I specified were met was astounding and consequently my work was made much easier. The timber exceeded my expectations for patterning and character and so enhanced the finished project, which was a new frame for an old mirror. I'd certainly return to British Hardwoods when next I have a project requiring high quality timber.
Price Quality Value - Quality European oak
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The latest delivery of European oak did have some knots in it; as I make fine furniture from it, it does throw up problems when making pieces, hopefully this comment will bring it to your attention. Otherwise a very good product, well wrapped, good delivery service.
Price Quality Value - Very good quality oak
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I ordered a mix of size timbers (American and European Oak) which all arrived as described - a little frustrating having to calculate how to cut from the lengths supplied but no problems as supplied lengths were sufficient - might make it more obvious on web site that delivery is normally 8-10 days. Other than that great product and very friendly customer service - will use again.
Price Quality Value - Thoroughly recommended
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Needed some oak for some shelving in the kitchen. British Hardwoods supplied good quality timber in a non-standard width in the the lengths that I asked for. Top quality service and good follow up to queries.
Price Quality Value - Wonderful wood
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I have only just taken up woodwork. I was so pleased with my wood. It was all square, flat and straight. It makes life so much easier for a beginner. Would definitely use again.
Price Quality Value - Perfect
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Well packaged and all perfectly squared as expected. No bows or defects. Would happily re-order.
Price Quality Value - Looks stunning
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Supplied all timber to replace door jambs, skirting and architrave in oak for home. Quality of moudings is very good. Lightly sanded then 3 coats varnish, sanded and final finish. Superb - looks stunning. Door casings were cut to size as ordered delivery was exceptionally well wrapped and bundled. The company has fantastic mouldings and some of their trims are excellent value compared to local merchants.
Price Quality Value - Quality product
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A superb quality timber that just can't be sourced from DIY stores. It was just the job for our needs and gave a wonderful finish. Beautifully planed and well packaged, we wouldn't hesitate ordering from your company again. Thanks very much.
Price Quality Value - Good product and service
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Great product well handled. Good job can highly recommend.
Price Quality Value - Quality timber and good service
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The website is user friendly, and having selected and ordered my requirements, I was kept informed through the key steps through to delivery . . . I would definitely use again and wouldn't hesitate in recommending.
Price Quality Value - Great product and great service
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This is the first time that I've ordered from British Hardwoods. I ordered fairly small quantities of planed European oak in order to build a coffee table. The order was delivered by TNT two weeks after ordering online. The timber was very well packaged and arrived undamaged. The oak itself was very good quality and very well finished - uniform and with clean edges that could be edge-joined without further planing. I would definitely use BH again and in fact I'm just drawing plans for an oak cupboard so I'll be putting in an order very soon.
Price Quality Value - Top quality product
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On top of that I was particularly impressed with the packaging. No good receiving quality if it comes damaged.
Price Quality Value - Good service
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Good service, arrived undamaged and good quality timber. Will use again.
Price Quality Value - Consistently high quality
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Excellent oak boards a real pleasure to work with. Straight and true with no warping or cupping. Very precisely machined all round, such that edge joining can be carried out usually without further planing. One of the boards I was sent has some very interesting, characterful knots that will look great when that board is made into shelves for my cabinet. In short, this timber is superb quality, and in my opinion British Hardwoods can’t be beaten.
Price Quality Value - Competitive price
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I had only orders 6 metres, but British Hardwoods was the only company I could find that could cater for this small order and at a competitive price. The shipment came within a week, well packaged and timber was straight and finished well. Will definitely be using again for my hardwoods in the future.
Price Quality Value - Perfect
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Ordered four metres of the 70x70mm timber, I also asked for it to be cut into 4x1m lengths and they came exactly as that. Very fast production and delivery and will look great as the coffee table I'm making with them for my major project at university.
Price Quality Value - Perfect
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Great service and quality as ever. Prompt delivery well packaged.
Price Quality Value - Oak
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Have ordered from British Hardwood on several occasions and always very happy with the product. Our own projects have inspired others to order as well. Really happy with the finished article. Great look and has earned many compliments. Always really well packaged and extremely quick in fulfilling the order.
Price Quality Value - Excellent quality
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The timber order arrived on time and was well packaged and protected. I was very impressed with the quality of both the timber and the planing of it. It's a shame that the timber lengths are random as I had to order a lot more than I needed to ensure I could cut to the lengths I wanted. I am now left with a lot of timber that I don't immediately need. Having said this, I did investigate other suppliers who cut to specific sizes, but it actually worked out to be more expensive in the long run, so overall the timber from British Hardwoods turned out to be better value.
Price Quality Value - It's ok
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Ordered a fair bit of oak it is very nice but there was one length I wasn't happy with, had hair line cracks all over it, the sad bit was it had a lovely grain to it but couldn't use it as it's for a customer. Other than that it was very nice but did take its time to be delivered.
Price Quality Value - Excellent
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I have used you 5 or 6 times over the last 3 years and have always found that you deliver when you say you will, the quality of the product is excellent and the price is great. I'm a small business joiner and need hardwood infrequently but will continue to use you for future projects.
Price Quality Value - Very happy
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I've shopped here twice now. I can't fault what I've been sent and don't have much to compare it against in terms of joinery experience. The ash and oak seems really well finished and top quality. I'll certainly be back if I need more. It's great to be able to specify what is needed and to have it arrive some 2-3 weeks later.
Price Quality Value - What's not to like
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Precisely machined needing just light finish with scraper and service that could not be faulted even to agreeing to take back what I'd stupidly over-ordered!
Price Quality Value - Very satisfied
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I bought 8 meters of planed all round European oak and was very satisfied with both the quality of the product and the delivery service. Once I have finished my current project I will definitely buy more wood from British Hardwoods for the next project.
Price Quality Value - Excellent quality, reasonable value, poor delivery
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You cannot fault the quality of this product or the expert packing, but this is reflected in the very high price. The website does not make clear what lengths are available for each product, as such, ordering 3M might get you a 2M and 1M length - something I would check next time! Main problem is the delivery, for even what I would call standard, it's 2 weeks.
Price Quality Value - Does what it says on the tin
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Service was good, so was shipping time, and packaging was excellent. Wood was as expected - nicely planed and good quality.
Price Quality Value - Worth the wait
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I purchased 9 metres x 175 mm x 19mm European oak. The product was delivered on time virtually to the hour. Packaging was excellent. The oak was just the job for the furniture I had planned to make. I wasn't disappointed and will definitely be using British Hardwoods again. Oak is expensive but this was very competitive. Altogether a good experience and worth the wait.
Price Quality Value - Lovely job
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Was for a small project, wood was cut perfectly, the end result fine. Very happy with this company and will be buying from them again.
Price Quality Value - Good in parts
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As a small scale amateur furniture maker my first time buying here has not been a total success. Yes the timber is mostly well-finished, arrived well protected, and on the agreed days (I had to call to arrange the date), but several pieces have defects (knots, planed with a blunt blade or against the grain), and I have so far found 1 piece that is unusably bowed. But the most difficult to deal with has been knowing how much to buy. When I called before ordering I was told that the lengths would all be longer than my order to accommodate my cutting list. In the event, some of my order was cut to my cutting list, some was slightly over length, but a cool 4m was not supplied at all. Until I phoned to point out the omission. Fortunately, anticipating errors on my part, I had ordered some oversize planks from which to cut the pieces I now need to replace the unusable pieces. Let's hope there is enough.
(Our reply: We are sorry to hear that your experience with us was not what you expected it to be - it can sometimes be challenging when requesting specific lengths on a natural (and therefore random) product such as timber. We hope that the replacement pieces that we sent straight out to you enabled you to finish your project successfully. We wish you every success with your furniture making and hope to be able to assist you in the future.)Price Quality Value - Top quality oak
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All the various oak sections arrived very well packaged, defect free and to the dimensions ordered. Having used this company twice now, I will certainly be using them again for the next project. Top quality oak, size and profile.
Price Quality Value - Excellent product and quality
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Well packed and protected which is so important. Will use again without hesitation.
Price Quality Value - Outstanding
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My order arrived in ten separate packages. The packaging was perfect and my order defect free. The product is simply outstanding - perfectly square profiles of high quality timber matching exactly the dimensions ordered. I will certainly use this company again for future orders!
Price Quality Value - True, straight and flat timber
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I make furniture but, as an amateur, I work slowly and my output is small. I have previously found timber suppliers expensive for small orders and costly for carriage. I approached British Hardwoods with apprehension but I found them quite willing to accept small orders. I ordered 4 metres of oak 146 by 19 mm. It arrived quickly (by TNT). The protection and wrapping were superb and the timber was true, straight and flat with no blemishes. The planing left only a minimum of attention before finishing. I recommend this firm to any woodworker.
Price Quality Value - Fabulous timber
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Perfect in every way. Beautifully packaged. Long lead time but made to order so no worse than you would expect. Pricey but worth it!!
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