Red Oak Hardwood Sample (1/2"x3"x6")
$6.00 ea.
48 U.S. Ground Service
What to Know about Flat Rate Shipping
In an effort to make buying lumber easy and convenient, we offer these packs with a fixed quanity of lumber. It's your choice of 10, 20 or 100 board feet, and each pack has a flat rate shipping charge if shipped to any location east of the Mississippi River. The charges only apply to the products called Craft Packs, Project Packs and PRO Packs.
Shipping West of Mississippi River: $0.00
- $0.00 for all Craft, Project and PRO packs
- HI and AK excluded.
Shipping East of Mississippi River:
- $10 per 10 BF Craft Pack
- $20 per 20 BF Project Pack
- $50 per 100 BF PRO Pack
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Only available online. For in-store purchase check out this similar product instead.Red Oak Hardwood Sample (1/2"x3"x6")
Get your hands on a wood you've never tried before! It's simple. Samples are milled on all sides to the standard size of 1/2'' X 3'' X 6'', as determined by The International Wood Collectors Society, and include the shipping cost within the 48 U.S. Each one is labeled with the botanical and common names. Use these to test finishes and stains, to compare color and grain characteristics, etc.
Why Choose Red Oak?
The pride of the American heartland, red oak evokes a sense of rugged Americana for woodworkers - bold grain, good workability, and timeless appeal.What Size Is This?
| Thickness | 1/2" (≈ 1/2" approx) |
| Width | 3" |
| Length | 6" |
| Grade | Samples are milled on all sides, cut square and sanded; wood is a product of nature with inconsistencies from piece to piece. Use species samples as a guide, not a perfect representation. |
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Red Oak is a domestic wood from North America
The pride of the American heartland, red oak evokes a sense of rugged Americana for woodworkers - bold grain, good workability, and timeless appeal.
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The most common hardwood in North America. The tree matures at about 70 feet in height and a trunk of 36".
Northern red oak, Red oak, Gray oak, American red oak, Canadian red oak
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