Red Oak // Quercus rubra

Red Oak lumber wood, Quercus rubra lumber for woodworking
"The pride of the American heartland, red oak evokes a sense of rugged Americana for woodworkers - bold grain, good workability, and timeless appeal."
 
color of Red Oak
Color Range
Light tan with a reddish tinge.
other names for Red Oak
Other Names
Northern red oak, Red oak, Gray oak, American red oak, Canadian red oak
uses for Red Oak
Some Typical Uses
Furniture, cabinets, floors, accessories, shop jigs, utility projects, interior millwork, molding, mantles, chairs, trim
the Red Oak tree
What'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".
Red Oak grows in North America
map of where Red Oak grows
Weight

3.58

lbs /Bd. Ft.
Hardness

1290

Janka Rating
Density

0.64

Specific Gravity

General Workability
Average 5/10

Wood Texture
Coarse 7/10

Ease of Finishing
Average 5/10


Red Oak Hardwood Sample (1/2"x3"x6")
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Red Oak Hardwood Sample (1/2"x3"x6")
$6.00 ea.
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Red Oak 4/4 Lumber
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Red Oak 4/4 Lumber
$4.99 /Board Feet
Red Oak 6/4 Lumber
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Red Oak 6/4 Lumber
$5.99 /Board Feet
Red Oak 8/4 Lumber
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Red Oak 8/4 Lumber
$6.49 /Board Feet
Red Oak 4/4 Lumber Pack: 6 Boards, Choose Your Size
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Red Oak 4/4 Lumber Pack: 6 Boards, Choose Your Size
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Red Oak 1/2" Thin Lumber Pack: 6 Boards, Choose Your Size
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Red Oak 1/2" Thin Lumber Pack: 6 Boards, Choose Your Size
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Red Oak 6/4 Lumber Pack: 3 Boards, Choose Your Size
 
Red Oak 6/4 Lumber Pack: 3 Boards, Choose Your Size
$85.00 /Pack
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Red Oak 8/4 Lumber Pack: 3 Boards, Choose Your Size
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Red Oak 8/4 Lumber Pack: 3 Boards, Choose Your Size
$110.00 /Pack
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Rift Sawn Red Oak 4/4 Lumber
 
Rift Sawn Red Oak 4/4 Lumber
$7.99 /Board Feet
Rift Sawn Red Oak 4/4 Lumber Pack: 6 Boards, Choose Your Size
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Rift Sawn Red Oak 4/4 Lumber Pack: 6 Boards, Choose Your Size
$125.00 /Pack
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3/4" Red Oak Pre-Cut Lumber Pack, 4 Boards (Choose Your Size)
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3/4" Red Oak Pre-Cut Lumber Pack, 4 Boards (Choose Your Size)
$39.00 /Pack
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3/4" Roasted Red Oak Pre-Cut Lumber Pack, 4 Boards (Choose Your Size)
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Roasted Red Oak Hardwood Sample (1/2"x3"x6")
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Roasted Red Oak Hardwood Sample (1/2"x3"x6")
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Roasted Red Oak 4/4 Lumber
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Roasted Red Oak 4/4 Lumber
$8.99 /Board Feet
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Roasted Red Oak 4/4 Lumber Pack: 6 Boards, Choose Your Size
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Red Oak Turning Squares 1-3/4" x 1-3/4" x 18" On Sale
 
Red Oak Turning Squares 1-3/4" x 1-3/4" x 18"
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Red Oak Furniture Squares: 1-3/4" x 1-3/4" x 30"
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Red Oak Furniture Squares: 1-3/4" x 1-3/4" x 30"
$10.00 ea.
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Red Oak Cutting Board Strips
 
Red Oak Cutting Board Strips
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Red Oak Thin Cutting Board Strips On Sale
 
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$3.00 $1.50 ea.
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Roasted Red Oak Thin Cutting Board Strips
 
Roasted Red Oak Thin Cutting Board Strips
$5.00 ea.
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Red Oak Dowel Rod 1''
 
Red Oak Dowel Rod 1''
$9.99 ea.
Red Oak 1/2" Thin Lumber
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Red Oak 1/2" Thin Lumber
$4.99 /Square Feet
Red Oak Turning Squares 1-3/4" x 1-3/4" x 12"
 
Red Oak Turning Squares 1-3/4" x 1-3/4" x 12"
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1/2" (12mm) Oak Red Plywood on Veneer Core - 24"x46"
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1/4" (5.2mm) Oak Red Plywood Pack (Choose Your Size)
 
1/4" (5.2mm) Oak Red Plywood Pack (Choose Your Size)
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3/4" (18mm) Oak Red Plywood Pack (Choose Your Size)
 
3/4" (18mm) Oak Red Plywood Pack (Choose Your Size)
$174.99 /Pack
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1-1/4" Red Oak Pre-Cut Lumber Pack, 4 Boards (Choose Your Size)
 
1-1/4" Red Oak Pre-Cut Lumber Pack, 4 Boards (Choose Your Size)
$45.00 /Pack
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Red Oak 1/2" Shorts Pack, 5 Boards On Sale
 
Red Oak 1/2" Shorts Pack, 5 Boards
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