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Oak - Rift Red 3/4" Thickness by the Piece

Oak - Rift Red 3/4" Thickness by the Piece

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Known for its strength and timelessness, Rift Red Oak is a top choice for hardwood in the United States. This particular option features vertical grain and lacks the ray fleck typically found in quarter sawn wood. Its uses include cabinetry, furniture, and flooring, making it a valuable material for woodworkers. With its wide availability and versatility, it has become a staple for any project.

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Origin Northeastern United States, Upper Midwest
Janka Hardness 1,220 lbf
Average Weight 3.65 lbs/bf
Color Light to medium brown heartwood with a reddish cast; pale sapwood with gradual transition to heartwood; quartersawn surfaces display prominent ray fleck patterns; white oak may show a slightly more olive tone, though color alone is not a reliable identifier between oak species.

Working Characteristics

  • Works well with hand and machine tools
  • ranked among the top domestic hardwoods for machinability
  • high shrinkage values result in mediocre dimensional stability, especially in flatsawn boards
  • avoid contact with iron when wet to prevent staining
  • responds well to steam bending
  • glues, stains, and finishes well.

Species Specifications

Botanical Name Quercus rubra
Other Names Red Oak, Northern red oak, American red oak
Origin Northeastern United States, Upper Midwest
Average Weight 3.65 lbs/bf
Janka Hardness 1,220 lbf
Pore Structure Ring Porous
Grain / Texture Straight grain with coarse, uneven texture; exceptionally large, open pores — a defining characteristic of the species.
Rot Resistance Rated non-durable to perishable; poor insect resistance; prone to discoloration and staining when exposed to water, particularly in porous growth ring areas; lacks the decay and rot resistance of white oak.

Hardness Compared to Other Woods

See where Red Oak, Northern red oak, American red oak falls on the Janka hardness scale compared to other familiar hardwoods.

1,220 lbf
Softer Harder
1,220 lbf
Basswood 410
Cherry 950
Walnut 1010
Red Oak 1290
Hard Maple 1450
Hickory 1820
Purpleheart 2520

The Janka hardness rating measures resistance to denting and wear. Higher numbers generally indicate a harder, denser wood.

Technical Properties
Shrinkage Radial: 4%, Tangential: 8.6%, Volumetric: 13.7%, T/R Ratio: 2.2
Modulus of Rupture 14,380 lbf/in2
Elastic Modulus 1,761,000 lbf/in2
Crushing Strength 6,780 lbf/in2

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