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red oak
is the wood of choice for many wood workers
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Red oak is one of three main varieties of oak. The sapwood is a light reddish
brown color while the heartwood varies from light brown to dark brown. Red oak
is dense with long straight grains that make it a common choice for many
wood workers. It also has good wood working properties, working
well with both hand tools and machines.
It glues well and holds a nail, however red oak has
a tendency to split when nailed without pre-drilling.
Red oak is also known as
- spanish oak
- spotted oak
- scarlet oak
Red oak is commonly used for
- furniture
- veneer
- timbers
- flooring
- ships
Toxicity
Red oak is known to cause respiratory irritation.
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Red Oak
All of our domestic species are premium grade stock.Please see our lumber calculator below before ordering lumber by the square foot...
Red Oak
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