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Image Date

2018

Properties / Facts

Course / Open Grained, steam bends, tendency towards splitting, reacts with iron (stains)

Common Names (additional)

Champion Oak, Northern Red Oak

Scientific Name

Quercus Rubra

Janka Hardness

1,220 lbf (5,430 N)

Classification

hardwood

Geographic Origin

North Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada

Modern Region

North Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada

Modern / Specialty Uses

Cabinetry, Flooring, Indoor furniture, construction timber, firewood

Sample Material

wood shaving

Surface Plane

radial

Magnification

x 100

Photographer

Harriet Cassell

Keywords

Manning Rare Woods, Furniture Department, Red Oak

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