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Red Oak
Red Oak uses include flooring, furniture, cabinets, mill-work, molding, paneling, heavy construction, beams, timbers.
| SPECIES: | Quercus rubra |
| GRADES: | FAS, SEL, 1C, 2C |
| CUTS: | Mixed Grain |
| SIZES: | 4/4, 5/4 |
| DRYING: | KD 6-8% MC |
| ORIGIN: | Eastern US and Canada |
| APPEARANCE: | Typically straight open grain. Medium to coarse texture. Pinkish to light reddish brown or light brown color. |
| WEIGHT: | 3.583 lbs/BF |
| WORKABILITY: | Good working properties but requires sharp tools due to hardness. Bluntng effect on tooling is moderate. Predrilling of fasteners is required to prevent splitting. Gluing is satisfactory. Turns well. Good boring and mortising properties. Sands and finishes well. Often used for steam bending. Chemical staining possible in contact with iron or steel. |
| PERFORMANCE: | Moderate movement in service. Little natural durability or resistance to decay and insects. |
| PRESERVATION: | Resistant to preservative treatment. |
References:
USDA Forest Products Laboratory Fact Sheet
Woods of the World Pro Database
NHLA Rules for the Measurement and Inspection of Hardwood and Cypress
Technical Specs
| Category | 12% MC | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Bending Strength | 14,05 | psi |
| Crushing Strength (Perp.) | 1,14 | psi |
| Max. Crushing Strength | 6,9 | psi |
| Stiffness (Modulus of Elasticity) | 1,755 | 1000 psi |
| Work to Maximum Load | 15C14 | in-lbs/in3 |
| Janka Side Hardness | 1,29 | lbs |
| Shearing Strength | 1,78 | psi |
| Specific Gravity | 0.63 | |
| Weight | 43 | lb/ft3 |
| Density (Air-dry) | lb/ft3 | |
| Radial Shrinkage | 4 | % |
| Tangential Shrinkage | 8 | % |
| Volumetric Shrinkage | 13 | % |
| T/R Ratio | 2.01 |
References:
USDA Forest Products Laboratory Fact Sheet
Woods of the World Pro Database
NHLA Rules for the Measurement and Inspection of Hardwood and Cypress