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The red oak tree has characteristics that vary from tree to tree. Some
of the leaves are different and even the produce that the tree grows is
different at time. So for a person to identify which trees are red oak
they need to have a trained eye in order to identify the tree. The red
oak tree grows rather short trunks with large branches. The average
height a red oak tree reaches is 18 to 25 meters in height. The red oak
tree is Ontario’s abundant wood producing trees. Because of its wide
availability the wood is highly sought after and is generally reasonably
priced.
The red oak tree is sought after by many wood workers because of its
versatility. The red oak is used in a number of products like flooring,
railway ties, furniture, and plywood and even veneer coverings. The wood
itself has a medium density with pale pink overtones to it that really
stand out during staining. The wood is considered to be open pored and
grainy for wood. The wood is said to be heavy and makes great fence posts.
Parts of the trees that cannot be made into boards are mulched and used
for landscaping. The red oak tree is insect resistant and makes for a
natural repellent for home owners and businesses.
The red oak tree makes great read oak lumber and that lumber makes
great read oak furniture. Some people have taken cross sections of the
trees and make spectacular end tables and bedroom furniture out of it.
The red oak tree has benefited man for a long time. With proper care and
attention the red oak tree will continue to do so for many years to
come.
There are a few places that sell Red Oak wood in the North East, and Walker’s sawmill is one of those
places.
The wood gathered at Walker's Sawmill are from trees that have fallen
on
their own. They are gathered throughout the Upper Hudson Valley. Over
the years John Walker has developed a keen eye for the unusual wood with
many natural characteristics that add a beautiful touch to the wood
that he mills. That beauty is passed on to the objects made from his
milled woods. The artistry of milling wood is accomplished on
100-year-old machines. If ever there was a definition for sustainable
wood crafting it is Walker's Sawmill.
Please look around our website or call us for information on the wood
that we offer for sale.
At this point we stock 2" x 14"x 14' pin oak planks
as well as many other types of lumber. All our wood is air dry and could
be used for coffee tables, benches, bar tops, mantels, flooring.
At Walker's Sawmill we are wood experts and happy to answer any wood related question you may have!
Call us today at 845-223-3801
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