8/4 Red Oak Rough Sawn Lumber
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Wood species guide · Domestic hardwood species
Pin 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 palustris
Janka hardness1,500 lbf
Average dried weight44 lb/ft³
Best fitVeneer
Overview
Why choose Pin Oak?
Pin Oak is a domestic hardwood species. Its natural range is Eastern United States. Used for veneer, flooring, interior trim, furniture and cabinetry.
Scientific nameQuercus palustris
DistributionEastern United States
ShrinkageRadial: 4.3%, Tangential: 9.5%, Volumetric: 14.5%, T/R Ratio: 2.2
DurabilityPin Oak is a red oak, and red oaks lack the decay and rot resistance of white oaks.
Pin Oak colour, grain, and figure
Reddish brown, from light to medium in tone, with a fair bit of variation. White oak tends to look slightly more olive, 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.
Pin Oak should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Pin Oak
Best projects
Used for veneer, 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 Pin 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 Pin Oak; inventory, lengths, and widths can rotate by variant.
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Direct Kingma listing for Pin 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.
Pin Oak FAQ
What is Pin Oak best used for?
Used for veneer, flooring, interior trim, furniture and cabinetry. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Pin 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 Pin Oak?
The buying section on this page links to any Pin 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.