Red Oak

Formal Name: Quercus rubra

Color: Sapwood ranges from white to light brown in color and the heartwood is a pinkish reddish brown.

Shade: medium

Workability: Machines well, nailing and screwing are good although pre-boring is recommended, and it can be stained to a good finish. It can be stained with a wide range of finish tones.

Physical Properties: Hard and heavy with medium bending strength and stiffness and high crushing strength. Great wear-resistance and is very good for steam bending.

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