Oak-Red

Color/Appearance: Heartwood is a light to medium brown, commonly with a reddish cast. Paler sapwood is not always sharply demarcated from the heartwood. Quartersawn sections display prominent ray fleck patterns (see images below). White oak (Quercus alba) tends to have a slightly more olive cast (as opposed to red), but color alone isn’t always a reliable method of determining the type of oak.
Workability: Produces good results with hand and machine tools. Has moderately high shrinkage values, resulting in mediocre dimensional stability, especially in flatsawn boards. Can react with iron (particularly when wet) and cause staining and discoloration. Responds well to steam-bending. Glues, stains, and finishes well.
Common Uses: Cabinetry, furniture, interior trim, flooring, and veneer.
Origin of Wood Type USA
Botanical Name Quercus rubra
Specific Gravity 0.77
Avg. Weight Per BF 4 lb/ bf
Color Range Tan with a Pink to Red Tint
Rarity / Availability Readily Available
Typical Avg. Width 4″ to 15″
Typical Avg. Length 8′ to 16′
Avg. Waste Factor 0.3
Wood Uses Furniture, Flooring, Plywood, Veneer and many other uses
Lumber Grades Common 1 & 2, Select and Better, FAS, Quartersawn, Figured
Other Trade Names American Red Oak, Northern Red Oak

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