Rustic Red Oak
Quercus rubra
Rustic Red Oak is pulled for it’s character. It will yield no less than #1Com with sound cuttings (unlike clear-face cuttings in the standard grading rules). The sound characters will include sound knots (1/2” in average diameter or less), and excessive pin knots. It can also include some pieces with heavy worm holes in addition to these sound characters. The color will include a full range of color inherent in Red Oak and including some mineral streaks. |
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