Red Oak
Red Oak Lumber
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| DESCRIPTION | Red Oak heartwood is similar to other oaks and coloration runs from a light tan to pink with a reddish tinge. The wood is predominantly straight grained and coarse textured. Red Oak has a somewhat less attractive figure than White Oak due to smaller rays. Weight is about 48lbs per cu. ft. |
| COUNTRY OF ORIGIN |
North America |
| BOTANICAL NAME | Quercus Rubra |
| OTHER NAMES | American Red Oak, Gray Oak, Spanish Oak, Northern Red Oak |
| MECHANICAL PROPERTIES | High crush strength, medium bending strength and stiffness and considered a very good steam bending wood. |
| WORKING PROPERTIES | Moderate blunting effect on cutters. Density varies. Gluing properties vary and nailing may require pre-drilling. Takes stain well and polishes to a good finish. |
| DURABILITY | Heartwood is non-durable and susceptible to insect attack. Moderately resistant to preservative treatment. Sapwood is permeable. |
| SEASONING | Tendency to dry slowly with checking, splitting and honeycombing. Needs care in both air and kiln drying. Medium movement. |
| USES | Furniture, veneer, interior joinery, flooring, plywood. Not suitable for exterior work. |
| COMMENTS | Grain may need to be filled to achieve smooth finish. |
Red Oak Lumber Prices
6/4 Red Oak Lumber
6/4 Red Oak - #1 Lumber
4/4 Red Oak Lumber
5/4 Red Oak Lumber
4/4 Quarter Sawn Red Oak Lumber
5/4 Quarter Sawn Red Oak Lumber
4/4 Red Oak - #1 Lumber
5/4 Red Oak - #1 Lumber
2x12 Pecky Bolivian Walnut Board
2x4 Red Oak Board
2x6 Red Oak Board
2x8 Red Oak Board
2x10 Red Oak Board
2x12 Red Oak Board
1x4 Red Oak Board
1x6 Red Oak Board
1x8 Red Oak Board
1x10 Red Oak Board
1x12 Red Oak Board
8/4 Red Oak Lumber
8/4 Quarter Sawn Red Oak Lumber
8/4 Red Oak - #1 Lumber
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Additional Photos
Above: Red Oak Sidebaord. The top of this sideboard was made with a edge-glued panel from AdvantageLumber.com®.
Above: Red Oak stereo cabinet built by Rob Pelc. Note the consistency in nice red color in our Northern Red Oak.
