Red oak is a ring-porous North American hardwood used where a board has to be worked, joined and finished to a visible standard. It machines cleanly, takes screws and fasteners without splitting when pilot-drilled, and glues reliably for edge-joined panels and wide tops.

The 5/4 nominal thickness is the traditional choice for stair treads, window stools, thick sills and heavy shelving, giving more substance than a 1x board while still surfacing to a stable, workable section. Wide boards in this thickness are typically ripped down or used full width as a single-piece panel.

The open grain of red oak holds stain well and produces the pronounced cathedral figure associated with traditional trim and cabinetry. As an interior hardwood with no preservative treatment, it should be kept dry, acclimated to the space before installation, and sealed on all faces once machined.

Key Features

• Solid red oak, a dense domestic hardwood with prominent open grain
• 5/4 nominal thickness for treads, stools, sills and heavy shelving
• Wide board width suits single-piece panels, tops and stair components
• Machines, routers and sands cleanly for moulded edges and profiles
• Accepts stain, oil and clear finish with strong grain definition
• Glues well for edge-joined panels and laminated build-ups
• Untreated interior hardwood; requires pilot holes for fasteners near ends

Applications

• Stair treads, landing nosings and stair skirts
• Window stools, thick sills and aprons
• Shelving, closet systems and built-in casework
• Cabinet face frames, doors and drawer fronts
• Interior trim, mouldings and custom millwork profiles
• Furniture parts, bench tops and table components

Product Details

• Product Type: Hardwood Board
• Species: Red Oak
• Material: Solid Hardwood
• Nominal Thickness: 5/4 in.
• Nominal Width: 12 in.
• Length: 12 ft.
• Treatment: Untreated, interior use
• Sold By: Each

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