Timber Supply in Oxford

The huge variety of colours, grain, durability, and character means that hardwood is a material of great versatility, that can be used in a wide range of applications. All following options are available to order in raw form and machined to your specification here at Powells on our very own planer and thicknesser.

The range includes: European and White Oak, American Ash, Maple, Idigbo, Iroko, Sapele, Black Walnut, Utile, Tulipwood, Cherry, Meranti, Keruing, Steamed and un-steamed Beech

American white oak has an excellent overall strength property relative to weight, making them a preferred hardwood species for structural applications. The wood is hard and relatively heavy with good bending strength and compression strength but lower in stiffness. It has excellent steam bending capability. Being hard, stable when dry and easy to finish and stain, it is highly popular for furniture and flooring. White oaks have an attractive grain, like many other oaks grown globally. In general, the sapwood of white oak is whitish to light brown and the heartwood is normally light to mid or even dark brown. The wood of white oaks is mainly straight grained with medium to coarse texture.

Planed Stoked sizes available: 45mm x 20mm, 95mm x 20mm, 120mm x 20mm, 145mm x 20mm

This structural softwood timber product is C24 graded, Kiln Dried and Regularised with Eased Edges. All of which provide the end user with a product that is reliable and fit for purpose.

Stocked Sizes Available: 47mm x 50mm, 47mm x 75mm, 47mm x 100mm.

We stock lengths between 2.4 metres to 3.0 metres long, contact us directly to see what lengths we have in at the time, due to availability.

More sizes and lengths available to order on request.

Planed Softwood is a smooth planed joinery quality timber for painting, varnishing or where a consistent thickness is required. Ideal for interior joinery work that requires a smooth surface such as framing, carcassing and boxing in. If used externally or in humid environments, treat with a suitable woodcare treatment. Wood naturally expands and contracts with moisture content so some changes in size should be expected. Due to the machining process, this product’s finished dimensions will be smaller than the nominal sizes stated. Typically, 5 to 6mm less on the thickness and 5 to 8mm on width, dependent on the original section.

Sizes and lengths available to order on request.

Veneers are backed with paper and tenderised to make them highly flexible and easy to use in multiple applications. Due to their easy application, flexi-veneers are used for a wide range of purposes by tradesmen and hobbyists alike. Flexi-veneers are frequently used for curved surfaces, flat surfaces, panelling, furniture making, renovation, yacht building, interior and shop fitting.

Speak to one of the team about designs, sizes, and options for the range of veneers we can offer.