Wood Profile
Red Oak
Quercus rubra
Color & aging
Light brown to reddish-brown heartwood with lighter sapwood.
Grain & figure
Open, prominent grain with visible rays.
Hardness / density
Hard and strong.
Stability
Moderate stability when properly dried.
Workability
Machines and sands well with sharp tooling.
Decay / weather resistance
Less naturally decay resistant than white oak.
Finishing
Takes stain readily and offers strong grain contrast.
Common uses
Furniture, shelving, interior millwork, tables and general woodworking.
At a glance
How this wood compares
Soft → Hard4/5
Challenging → Easy to work4/5
More movement → Stable3/5
Low → High natural durability2/5
Subtle → Distinctive character4/5
Choose this wood if
you want strong, familiar oak grain for interior projects.
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