Red Oak Wood
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Colour | Appearance:Heartwood is a light to medium brown, commonly with a reddish cast. Nearly white to light brown sapwood is not always sharply demarcated from the heartwood.Conversely, White Oak tends to be slightly more olive-coloured, but is by no means a reliable method of determining the type of oak.Grain | Texture:Grain is straight, with a coarse, uneven texture. Rot Resistance:Rated as very durable; frequently used in boatbuilding. Workability:Produces good results with hand and machine tools. Has moderately high shrinkage values, resulting in mediocre dimensional stability, especially in flatsawn boards. Glues, stains, and finishes well. Odor:Has a tell-tale smell that is common to most oaks. Most find it appealing. Sustainability:This wood species is not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened species. Common Uses:Cabinetry, furniture, interior trim, flooring, boatbuilding, barrels, and veneer. Origin : AmericanUses : Furniture, Interior NDM Recommendation : Furniture