Red Oak Dimensioned Hobby Boards 3/4" x 5.5" x 3'
Red Oak Dimensioned Hobby Boards 3/4" x 5.5" x 3'
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.
Easy Size!Hobby boards make it easy to get started on your project. They're perfectly sized to nominal 1x6 boards (3/4"x5.5" to be exact) with clean, straight edges and smooth faces. They're lovingly milled from kiln dried, Select & Better lumber so you get gorgeous, clear, ready-to-use wood.
What Size Is This?
| Thickness | 3/4" (≈ 3/4" approx) |
| Width | 5.5" |
| Length | 36" |
| Grade | Select & Better. |
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General Workability
Wood Texture
Ease of Finishing
Wood Texture
Ease of Finishing
Red Oak is a domestic wood from North America
A classic distinctive grain pattern in a strong and durable wood. Red oak is not a bad choice for a beginner woodworker who needs a nice wood that's tough enough for furniture, yet not too heavy or hard to work with basic tools.
Color Range
Light tan with a reddish tinge.
Light tan with a reddish tinge.
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".
The most common hardwood in North America. The tree matures at about 70 feet in height and a trunk of 36".
Other Names
Northern red oak, Red oak, Gray oak, American red oak, Canadian red oak
Northern red oak, Red oak, Gray oak, American red oak, Canadian red oak
Some Typical Uses
Furniture, cabinets, floors, accessories, shop jigs, utility projects, interior millwork, molding, mantles, chairs, trim
Furniture, cabinets, floors, accessories, shop jigs, utility projects, interior millwork, molding, mantles, chairs, trim
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Fast delivery even during this pandemic. Quality was excellent at a great price
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