625 - Forest Oak

Forest Oak Pen Blank, Australian Hardwood

Forest Oak is an Australian hardwood found in New South Wales and eastern Queensland. Also known as Rose Sheoak, it is valued for its warm pink to reddish brown colour, natural figure and suitability for decorative turning.

These blanks are supplied rough sawn and unfinished. In this state, the timber can appear pale and muted, with its colour and character becoming more apparent after sanding and finishing. The sanded and oiled examples show the warmer, richer appearance that finishing can bring out.

Forest Oak is a hard, dense timber that turns and finishes well. It is a rewarding choice for pens and small turnings, where polishing highlights the timber’s natural colour and lustre.

Features

• Australian Forest Oak, also known as Rose Sheoak

• Warm pink to reddish brown colouring

• Natural figure that varies between blanks

• Turns and finishes well

• Colour and character develop with sanding and finishing

• Suitable for pens and small decorative turnings

Specifications

• Approx. dimensions: 20mm x 20mm x 130mm

• Species: Forest Oak (Allocasuarina torulosa)

• Other common name: Rose Sheoak

• Approx. average dried density: 940 kg/m³

• Supplied as a rough sawn, unfinished timber blank

Note: Colour and figure vary naturally from blank to blank. Blanks are supplied unfinished; sanded and oiled examples illustrate the effect of finishing. Final appearance will depend on the individual blank and finish used.