How Hard Is Tasmanian Oak

Easy to work but not known for its durability, Tasmanian oak timbers are on average low on the Janka hardness scale at just 5.5 and relatively light with densities ranging from 650 to 1050 kg/m³ on average, but this will, of course, vary greatly depending on the ratio of the three different types of wood used to create …

Is Tasmanian oak a soft or hardwood?

Warm, dense and resilient, Tasmanian Oak is the preferred hardwood for a wide range of applications.

What are the disadvantages of using Tasmanian oak?

• high tannin content and exposure to wet and cold weather can react with oil finishes.
• very heavy wood.
• thin oak veneers can be difficult to protect as finishes can react with adhesive used in the veneering process.