8/4 Red Oak Rough Sawn Lumber
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Wood species guide · Domestic hardwood species
Bur Oak is best understood by how it looks, how it works, and where it should be used. This guide explains the practical buying details before sending you to the right Kingma products.
Scientific nameQuercus macrocarpa
Janka hardness1,360 lbf
Average dried weight45 lb/ft³
Best fitVeneer
Overview
Why choose Bur Oak?
Bur Oak is a domestic hardwood species. Its natural range is The eastern and midwestern US, plus south-central Canada. Common uses include veneer, barrels, boatbuilding, flooring, interior trim, furniture and cabinetry.
Scientific nameQuercus macrocarpa
DistributionThe eastern and midwestern US, plus south-central Canada
ShrinkageRadial: 4.4%, Tangential: 8.8%, Volumetric: 12.7%, T/R Ratio: 2.0
DurabilityDecay resistance is rated very good.
Bur Oak colour, grain, and figure
The wood is light to medium brown, with a fair bit of variation. Red oak tends to look slightly redder, but that is not a dependable way to tell the groups apart.
The pores are medium to large and the grain is fairly coarse.
Working notes
It glues easily and takes stain and finish very well.
Reactions are rare and seldom serious, but oak is on record as a sensitizer.
Bur Oak should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Bur Oak
Best projects
Common uses include veneer, barrels, boatbuilding, flooring, interior trim, furniture and cabinetry.
Use caution
Avoid specifying it by name alone; confirm board size, moisture, colour, figure, and the project environment before buying.
Finish strategy
Test finishes on offcuts first, especially when colour, blotching, outdoor exposure, or grain filling matters.
Buying note
Choose boards, slabs, plywood, blanks, or posts based on the project rather than species name alone.
Shop path
Buying Bur Oak from Kingma
Start with the direct species match when Kingma sells it. If stock rotates, use the closest live collection or a clearly explained alternative.
8/4 White Oak Rough Sawn Lumber
Direct Kingma listing for Bur Oak; inventory, lengths, and widths can rotate by variant.
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Direct Kingma listing for Bur Oak; inventory, lengths, and widths can rotate by variant.
View optionSimilar woods and alternatives
If Kingma does not have an exact match online, use the buying links below as practical alternatives only when the colour, grain, hardness, or project environment makes sense.
Bur Oak FAQ
What is Bur Oak best used for?
Common uses include veneer, barrels, boatbuilding, flooring, interior trim, furniture and cabinetry. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Bur Oak beginner friendly?
It depends on density, grain direction, and tooling. Test cuts on offcuts first, and choose Maple, Cherry, Walnut, or Poplar when easier machining is the priority.
Does Kingma sell Bur Oak?
The buying section on this page links to any Bur Oak Kingma has in stock and to the closest alternatives. Stock changes often, so call (780) 229-7681 or visit the yard at 4607 91 Ave NW, Edmonton to check what is in today.