Most likely red oak; alternatives include white oak or another ring-porous oak.
Quercus rubra (probable); Quercus alba is the main alternative. · Hardwood.
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect- Type
- Hardwood.
- Origin
- Eastern and central North America, especially the Appalachian, Great Lakes, and northeastern regions.
- Hardness
- Janka approximately 1,290 lbf—Hard.
- Durability
- Slightly Durable to Moderately Durable; heartwood has limited rot and insect resistance compared with white oak.
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Grain Pattern
Predominantly straight, coarse, and open-grained, with prominent longitudinal earlywood pores; appears flat-sawn or rift/quarter-adjacent rather than figured.
Color & Appearance
Pinkish tan to medium reddish-brown heartwood with lighter sapwood; modest natural luster and likely gradual amber-brown darkening with light.
Hardness (Janka)
Janka approximately 1,290 lbf—Hard.
Durability & Decay Resistance
Slightly Durable to Moderately Durable; heartwood has limited rot and insect resistance compared with white oak.
Value & Age
Approximately $4–$9 per board foot for ordinary kiln-dried clear red oak; premium figured or wide stock costs more.
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on grade, dimensions, condition, and local market demand.
- Wood Age Estimate
- Cannot be determined from this image; the clean, unworn surface suggests recently machined stock rather than aged/reclaimed wood.
Common Uses
Furniture, flooring, cabinetry, millwork, veneer, interior trim, and general construction.
Geographic Origin
Eastern and central North America, especially the Appalachian, Great Lakes, and northeastern regions.
Workability
Machines and sands well, though coarse pores and interlocked areas can cause tear-out; glues, screws, and finishes readily.
Finish Recommendations
Use sanding sealer or grain filler for a smooth surface, followed by oil, lacquer, shellac, or polyurethane; test stain because it may absorb unevenly.
Notable Features
Distinctive open pores and strong earlywood/latewood contrast; oak’s ray fleck would be more visible on true quarter-sawn surfaces.
Notes
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