Red Oak (Quercus rubra) has color ranges from light cream. pinkish-red to dark tan or golden brown. It is mostly straight-grained wood with a coarse texture that varies according to rate of growth. Machines with hand and power tools. Used for furniture. cabinetry. interior trim. flooring. veneer and turning.
Features:
Light to medium reddish-brown color
Hard. strong. and moderately priced
Glues. stains and finishes very well
Native to the Northeastern United States and Southeastern Canada
What's Included:
(1) Red Oak Dimensional Lumber
Notes:
Wood is a product of nature. and as such. no two pieces are alike to start with. the same wood growing in different locales can vary greatly even though it is the exact same species.
Due to the nature of wood movement. shrinkage and expansion are possible. Please measure each piece carefully before starting any project.
Cut from quality. kiln-dried stock. The grain runs with the longest dimension.
Thin Stock is sawn to +/- 1/8 of the listed size.
Carving and Turning Blocks are sawn to +/- 1/4 of the listed size.
Plywood sizes are nominal. the dimensions are +/- 1/8 of the listed size.
Larger blocks are sawn to +/- 1/4 of the listed size.
Smaller blocks are sawn to +/- 1/8 of the listed size.
Spindle stock. or stock that is 1-1/2 - 2 wide is sawn to +/-1/8 of the listed size.
