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Red Oak
 

Common Name: Red Oak
Latin Name: Quercus Rubra
Characteristics of the Tree: Depending on the growing conditions, it can reach a height of 21m (70ft) and a diameter of 1m (3ft 3in).
Characteristics of the Wood: The wood has straight grain and a course texture, though this can vary according to the rate of growth. Northern wood is not as course
as that from trees grown in southern states, which are fast grown. The color can range light tan to pinkish-red. It is good for steam bending.
Common Uses: Furniture, cabinetry, flooring, millwork, and decorative veneer.
Workability: It can be worked readily with hand and machine tools. It accepts glues well.
Finishing: It accepts stains well and can be polished to a fine finish.
Average Dry Weight: 790kg/m3 (49lb/ft3)
Source Information: "Collins Good Wood Guide", Harper/Collins Publishers

 

Click here to learn more about this species from Purdue University. (PDF)

 

 

 

 


CURRENTLY IN STOCK:
3,200' 4/4 FAS/F1F 12" & wider
12,000' 5/4 FAS/Select Mineral
1,200' 5/4 #1 Common Mineral
1,300' 5/4 #2 Common Mineral
24,000' 6/4 FAS/Select
7,000' 6/4 #1 Common
3,500' 6/4 #2 Common
24,000' 7/4 FAS/Select
1,100' 7/4 #1 Common 13'-16'
1,000' 7/4 #2 Common
24,000' 8/4 FAS/Select
1,100' 8/4 #2 Common
340' 10/4 #1 Common

 

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