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Oak Red 5/4 Lumber
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The most widely used hardwood in North America is Red Oak. You'll see it in fine cabinetry, furniture, flooring, and numerous household fixtures and accessories. Red Oak is plentiful, great to work with, yet hard and durable enough for rigid furniture and other finished projects.
Sizes you can expect:
Thickness
1-1/16'' thick, surfaced smooth two sides (5/4 S2S) |
Widths
4''-10'' variety of widths are in stock, edges are rough. Straight line ripping on one edge is available above. |
Lengths Up to 8' (longer available for local pick up or truck shipment, call for more information) |
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[+] What if I need specific sizes? You'll have to cut your own pieces to size. Hardwood lumber is sold as a bulk raw product, which means that our stacks of lumber have a big variety of sizes most often from 4" up to 12" wide, and 6' to 16' long.
- Only some unusual exotic woods are narrower than 4" and under 6' long. This is clearly stated when that's the case, everything else is larger.
- We always ship the longest boards possible, and rarely ship boards less than 48" long unless you request shorter. The longest we can ship by UPS is 96" (that's 8').
For general fine woodworking, the various widths and lengths meet the needs and desires of woodworkers building furniture, cabinetry, and fine woodwork. But we do understand that certain projects have some requirements, and we're happy to help you out.
Here's how we can help you get the sizes you need:
- We can hand-select material that will yeild what you need. Type your needs into the "Selection" field right above the Add to Cart button above when you place your order. 4 things to know about size requests
- We can do some custom milling or cutting. Please call or email to talk about your needs.
- Thickness: 1-1/16'' thick, surfaced smooth two sides (5/4 S2S)
- Widths: 4''-10'' variety of widths are in stock, edges are rough. Straight line ripping on one edge is available above.
- Lengths: Up to 8' (longer available for local pick up or truck shipment, call for more information)
- Grade: Select & Better.. See our page about Hardwood Grading for some details about common lumber grades and their definitions.
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Botanical Name: Quercus rubra
What's the wood like?
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.
How's the color?
Light brown with a reddish tinge.
Does it go by other names?
Northern red oak, Red oak, Gray oak, American red oak, Canadian red oak
What could I use it for?
Furniture, cabinets, floors, accessories, shop jigs, utility projects, interior millwork, molding, mantles, chairs, trim
What is 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 is it from?
Eastern United States and Canada.

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Average Customer Rating:
    8 Reviews
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    A Beautiful Board, 1.28.2012
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Reviewer: MW (Summerville, OR)
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I ordered 8 bf and received one stunning 5/4 board. Couldn't be more pleased with that. In the same order, however, I bought two 2x2x30 Red Oak furniture square 4 packs. Of the 8 squares 2 where so rough that by the time I got them planed smooth they were slightly under 1 3/4 square. Not critical to my night stands but still mildly irritating. This is, however, the first minor complaint I've had after several orders from Woodworkers Source - so I will be back (and I see the 2x2 squares are not currently available).
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    review, 1.5.2012
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Reviewer: dwc (, )
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one side is clear and pretty, opposite side full of cracks from drying. expected a nicer piece of wood.
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    5/4 Oak, 10.12.2011
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Reviewer: DJT (Livermore, CA)
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The piece I received is beautiful. In addition, it matches 5 of the 6 oak narrower boards I ordered at the same time. This is exactly what I needed since they are being used in the same project.
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    Good Value - Great Product, 9.19.2011
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Reviewer: Wilton M. (Phoenixville, PA)
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Honest descriptions and quality products. I have ordered from Woodworkers Source a number of times now and they continue to impress. The lumber is only second to their sense of humor. Keep up the great job.
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    Wood Just The Way You Want It., 2.9.2011
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Reviewer: H.A.H. (Gasport, N.Y.)
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I purchased 100 bf of 5/4 Red Oak and I am realy pleased with the boards that were seclected and shiped to me. I would have chosen the same wood had I been there personaly. The only falt that I can find is that their 5/4/ [WWS] and my 5/4 are not the same. This is my first order but surely not the last time I will purchase from Woodworkers Source.
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