Pin Oak (Quercus palustris)

 

Family - Fagaceae

 

Distribution - Canada, Iran, United States

 

Other Names: Cucharillo, Encino, Encino negro, Mamecillo, Roble amarillo / colorado / encino, Roblecito, Spanish oak, Spanish swamp oak, Swamp oak, Water oak

 

Characteristics: The heartwood is pinkish to light red brown, while the sapwood is whitish grey brown.  It has an even grain with figured patterns.  It has a fine texture.  It weighs about 790 Kg / m3 when dried.

 

Working Qualities: It is easy to work, sand, glue and turn. The timber polishes fairly well. The timber screws well, but need to be predrilled for nailing.

 

Uses: Boat building, cabinetmaking, furniture, flooring, joinery, kitchen cabinets, veneer.