Here we accumulate ten rules that are necessary to consider buying oak lumber.
- If you are buying European oak, mostly it is 2,9 - 3,1 m in length. In Eastern and South Europe often this length is the only one possible. The exception is Germany. You can find German oak, up to 5-6 m long.
- American oak differs from European. It could have a lighter color. Other differences you will feel working with a specific board.
- All boards usually have end-cracks, even the most premium wood.
- These end-cracks hinder using the full length and width of the board. It is highly necessary to consider when choosing boards.
- Otherwise, you could use only specific beams.
- The most important point is the straightness of the board.
- A Curve board is a key to high costs. The curve could appear in two flatness: horizontal (the board will look like a banana), and vertical (in such a case you can compare a board with a ski.
- But to find an ideal board could be almost impossible. Save your time and patience with the seller, and try to find a compromise item.
- Always keep in mind an additional 20-30% of the board for the waste
- If you have your own workshop, make a place for keeping the rest of the boards. Combine only the rests with similar measurements. If you mix different boards, you could receive a mountain of mess, which you would never use.
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