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Red Oak

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Quercus rubra

Red Oak is one of the most popular and widely used hardwoods in North America. It is prized for its strength, workability, and attractive grain pattern.

Type
Hardwood
Janka Hardness
1,290 lbf
Soft
Density
44.00 lb/ft³
(705.00 kg/m³)
Origin
Eastern North America
Straight Grain Coarse Texture Common Low Cost

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Appearance Characteristics

Color

Light to medium brown with a slightly reddish cast

Grain Pattern

Straight

Texture

Coarse

Luster

Medium

General Appearance

Large pores with high contrast between earlywood and latewood

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