Quarter Sawn Oak French Doors

These are a sample of recently salvaged antique quarter sawn oak interior doors not often seen here.

Quarter sawn oak french doors.

Natural characteristics and sound knots mineral streaks worm holes sapwood and heartwood. Exterior craftsman doors oak craftsman entry doors craftsman mahogany front doors craftsman entry doors 36 x 80 or 36 x 84 inches sidelights 12 or 14 inches oak arts and crafts style doors oak arts and crafts entry doors oak craftsman interior doors quarter sawn oak craftsman doors white oak arts and crafts doors mission oak. When cut the log is first split into quarters and then sawn on the diagonal from center. Quarter sawn white oak is one of the highest end and rarest hardwoods available.

As a result the wood s annual rings intersect each board roughly at a 90 degree angle. All are solid doors some of which could work on the finish. Quarter sawn figure less dramatic in red oak than the white oak. The term quarter sawn oak furniture means that craftsmen first slice the oak log into four wedges.

Varying grain from plain sawn cathedral grain to rift sawn and quarter sawn throughout each board. The door was repurposed as a swinging door based off the hidden holes that were under the push plates for hardware. When lumber is quarter sawn it becomes more stable. Its unique medullary ray and flecking patterns are of unparalleled beauty and the specialized cut of the wood ensures superior stability as it will only shrink in thickness.

See more ideas about craftsman kitchen kitchen styling kitchen remodel. Please find the item sizes in the dimensions tab to the right. Pocket and sliding door hardware. Our quartersawn white oak doors can be finished natural or with the stain of your choice.

Oak doors are strong and look stunning in any doorway. The wider the plank the more these unique characteristics are displayed. Jun 24 2014 explore chris griffith s board quarter sawn oak on pinterest. Then they cut the boards in equal widths running from the center of the log toward the bark.

This is an antique quarter sawn oak veneer girls restroom door with ventilation grate. There are some issues with the oak veneer at the bottom of the door some chipping and peeling as shown in the photo. Color is a pale yellow brown. French cut euro oak flooring collection.

When they are quarter sawn they are given an additional handful of benefits as doors. This is because when temperature and humidity fluctuate the expansion and contraction of the wood is much less.