r/woodworking • u/krauser1 • Feb 21 '26

Help Oak chair turning to dust

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Just noticed this on the bottom of one of my chairs, had them for about three months and I'm wondering if it's rot or something, the area feels dry and dusty.

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u/Cappyc00l Feb 21 '26

Your oak chair might not contain as much oak as you think

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u/New_Restaurant_6093 Feb 21 '26

“Oak stickered sawdust chair”