1/2" Red Oak PRE-CUT Thin Boards, Accent Strips (Choose Your Size)
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| Thickness | 1/2" (≈ 1/2", S2S approx) |
| Width | 1-3/4" or 3-1/2" |
| Length | 12", 24", 36" |
| Grade | Select & Better |
| Straight Line Rip | No |
| Brand | Woodworkers Source |
| Size | Nominally known as 1/2x4 lumber. Actual size is slightly smaller. |
Wood Species Guide
About Red Oak
Quercus rubra Grows in North America
Native Range
North America
USA, Canada
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Workability
Easy
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Texture
Fine
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Finishing
Easy
Difficult
Color Range
Light tan with a reddish tinge.
About the Tree
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
Common Uses
Furniture, cabinets, floors, accessories, shop jigs, utility projects, interior millwork, molding, mantles, chairs, trim
What Does The Janka Hardness Rating Mean?
The Janka hardness test is the international standard for measuring the resistance of a sample of wood to denting and wear.
It's expressed in psi, or pounds-per-square-inch. The test measures the pressure required to embed an 11.28mm (.444 in) diameter steel ball into wood to half the ball's diameter. The measurement was developed to determine whether a species is suitable for use as flooring; however, we include it here and compare it to the rating of red oak to help you make a buying choice.
There is a difference between hardness and being difficult to work with. Generally speaking, the harder the wood the easier it is to finish and polish. Harder woods create good, solid long-lasting joinery in furniture.
The hardness of wood varies with the direction of the wood grain, and varies from piece to piece. So a Janka rating is an average of numerous tests performed on all directions and numerous pieces. Use the Janka hardness rating as guide, not a definitive answer.
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Wood is like a sponge, and it's always in a state of absorbing or releasing moisture to stay equalized with its environment. The problem with that is it also swells and shrinks. Here's what you need to know to protect your project.
