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<blockquote data-quote="mnmtranching" data-source="post: 264452" data-attributes="member: 3937"><p>Yes White Oak is the stuff to use. So much stronger then Pine.</p><p>Never use Red Oak where you need strength or rot resistence.</p><p></p><p>I have sawed a lot of White Oak at my mill. Lots of difference in quality. Best is logs [butt cuts] from large mature trees. Stay away from large knots, they might fall out, Sap wood is not much good. Use as wide of planks as possible and go with 2" rough the cost will be the same as 1 1/2 in planed. and less slippery.</p><p></p><p>If the lumber is dry leave 1/8 inch space between boards. Using green planks on a stock trailer is a good idea. Adding water to dry wood does the same thing as freezing water, something has to give.</p><p></p><p>mnmt</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mnmtranching, post: 264452, member: 3937"] Yes White Oak is the stuff to use. So much stronger then Pine. Never use Red Oak where you need strength or rot resistence. I have sawed a lot of White Oak at my mill. Lots of difference in quality. Best is logs [butt cuts] from large mature trees. Stay away from large knots, they might fall out, Sap wood is not much good. Use as wide of planks as possible and go with 2" rough the cost will be the same as 1 1/2 in planed. and less slippery. If the lumber is dry leave 1/8 inch space between boards. Using green planks on a stock trailer is a good idea. Adding water to dry wood does the same thing as freezing water, something has to give. mnmt [/QUOTE]
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