Red Oak
Red Oak Lumber
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| DESCRIPTION | Red Oak heartwood is similar to other oaks and coloration runs from a light tan to pink with a reddish tinge. The wood is predominantly straight grained and coarse textured. Red Oak has a somewhat less attractive figure than White Oak due to smaller rays. Weight is about 48lbs per cu. ft. |
| COUNTRY OF ORIGIN |
North America |
| BOTANICAL NAME | Quercus Rubra |
| OTHER NAMES | American Red Oak, Gray Oak, Spanish Oak, Northern Red Oak |
| MECHANICAL PROPERTIES | High crush strength, medium bending strength and stiffness and considered a very good steam bending wood. |
| WORKING PROPERTIES | Moderate blunting effect on cutters. Density varies. Gluing properties vary and nailing may require pre-drilling. Takes stain well and polishes to a good finish. |
| DURABILITY | Heartwood is non-durable and susceptible to insect attack. Moderately resistant to preservative treatment. Sapwood is permeable. |
| SEASONING | Tendency to dry slowly with checking, splitting and honeycombing. Needs care in both air and kiln drying. Medium movement. |
| USES | Furniture, veneer, interior joinery, flooring, plywood. Not suitable for exterior work. |
| COMMENTS | Grain may need to be filled to achieve smooth finish. |
Red Oak Lumber Prices
S4S 2x12 Pecky Bolivian Walnut Board
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$14.40
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S4S 1x4 Red Oak Board
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$2.50
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S4S 1x6 Red Oak Board
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$3.30
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S4S 1x8 Red Oak Board
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$4.06
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S4S 1x10 Red Oak Board
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$5.17
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S4S 1x12 Red Oak Board
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$6.68
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S4S 2x2 Red Oak
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$2.40
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S4S 2x4 Red Oak Board
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$4.85
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S4S 2x6 Red Oak Board
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$5.94
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S4S 2x10 Red Oak Board
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$8.10
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S4S 2x12 Red Oak Board
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4/4 Red Oak Lumber
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$3.60
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6/4 Red Oak Lumber
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4/4 Quarter Sawn Red Oak Lumber
$8.30
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4/4 Red Oak - #1 Lumber
$2.70
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6/4 Red Oak - #1 Lumber
$5.35
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S4S 2x8 Red Oak Board
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$9.68
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5/4 Red Oak Lumber
$4.00
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8/4 Red Oak Lumber
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$4.90
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5/4 Quarter Sawn Red Oak Lumber
$8.90
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8/4 Quarter Sawn Red Oak Lumber
$9.50
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5/4 Red Oak - #1 Lumber
$5.30
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8/4 Red Oak - #1 Lumber
$6.55
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> All Prices Are Subject To Change Without Notice <
Additional Photos
Above: Red Oak Sidebaord. The top of this sideboard was made with a edge-glued panel from AdvantageLumber.com®.
Above: Red Oak stereo cabinet built by Rob Pelc. Note the consistency in nice red color in our Northern Red Oak.
