Color: Dark reddish brown.

Grain: striped figuring in quarter sawn selections; texture even and very fine.

Variations Within Species & Grades: Moderate color variation.

Hardness/Janka: 2200; 71% harder than Northern Red Oak.

Durability: Excellent.

Sawing/Machining: Moderately difficult due to hardness; carbide tooling recommended.

Sanding: Sands satisfactorily.

Nailing: Good holding ability.

Finishing: No known problems.