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Red Oak (Botanical: Quercus rubra)

Red Oak, Quercus rubra
Quercus rubra, Red Oak lumber and wood
Quercus rubra, Red Oak lumber and wood
Quercus rubra, Red Oak lumber and wood
Characteristics
Light Heavy
Weight:
Soft Hard
Hardness:
Fine Coarse
Texture:
Easy Difficult
Working:
Easy Difficult
Finishing:
Chart Help
map of where this wood grows

woodworking characteristicsRed Oak Characteristics

Straight grain with a coarse texture. Generally works and finished well but timbers from the Northern growing region will be more consistent in color and have a finer texture. Large open pores produce distinctive grain.

color of Red OakColor Range

Light brown with a reddish tinge.

other names for Red OakOther Names

Northern red oak, Red oak, Gray oak, American red oak, Canadian red oak

uses for Red OakSome Typical Uses

Furniture, cabinets, floors, accessories, shop jigs, utility projects, interior millwork, molding, mantles, chairs, trim

the Red Oak treeWhat's the Tree Like?

The most common hardwood in North America. The tree matures at about 70 feet in height and a trunk of 36''.

where Red Oak growsRed Oak grows in

Eastern United States and Canada.

What Customers Say About This Wood

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