Any Idea What Wood This Is

[jedmc571]

I've been asked to make some shelves, and a coffee table from this timber, it was the treads off a spiral staircase that was installed in the late 60's

I think it's oak, but I don't work much with hardwoods, so I'm not sure, it machines nice, but it has a very open porous grain to it.

My questions are.......

1. what is it ?

2. It's now 40 mm, I need to join the pieces together with No 20 biscuits, double or single row, or otherwise.

3. What finish, something easy to apply, I'm thinking Danish / Junckers oil

4. Do I need any particular prep or just put the oil on.

I'll try and get some WIP pics on the projects forum., as this is my first one :lol:

Cheers

Jed

 

[WellsWood]

Definitely Oak.

Oil will bring it back to the golden colour as in your first pic, Fiddes or Osmo hardwax oil should be a little lighter. All easy to apply with no prep other than a nice smooth (planed or sanded) surface. A few coats of Danish will be hardwearing enough for most circumstances and has the benefit of being easy to repair if need be.

 

[cristal1290]

100% oak