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Oak Hardwood Boards
Discover our premium selection of Oak hardwoods, available unfinished for DIYers and woodworkers who want complete control over the finish. Oak is a timeless choice — strong, stable, and full of character — making it ideal for everything from furniture and cabinetry to flooring, trim, and specialty projects.
Oak species — differences and characteristics
Red Oak
- Appearance: Open, pronounced grain; color ranges light pinkish to medium reddish-brown.
- Hardness & stability: Hard and durable; slightly more porous than white oak.
- Workability: Machines and finishes well; holds fasteners securely.
- Best uses: Furniture, stair components, trim, and general millwork.
White Oak
- Appearance: Tighter, subtler grain with mild ray flecks; light tan to warm brown.
- Hardness & stability: Very hard, dense, and more rot-resistant than red oak.
- Workability: Takes stain and finishes nicely; glues and holds fasteners well.
- Best uses: High-quality furniture, cabinetry, outdoor furniture, and projects where strength matters.
White Oak — Quartered (Quarter‑Sawn)
- Appearance: Straight, uniform grain with pronounced ray figure; refined linear look.
- Hardness & stability: Same strength as plain white oak, with greater dimensional stability and resistance to cupping.
- Workability: Excellent for fine visible work; ray figure creates a distinctive finish.
- Best uses: Fine furniture, high-end cabinetry, instruments, and other projects needing stability and decorative grain.
Which millwork cut should you choose?
- S4S (DIY-friendly, Surfaced Four Sides): Clean-cut on all faces and edges, ready to use. If you want boards ready to measure, cut, and finish immediately with consistently squared edges and smooth surfaces, choose S4S. Best for visible projects where appearance and time savings matter.
- S2S1E (Woodworker-friendly, Surfaced two sides, one edge): Two faces and one edge are planed; more economical while still easy to work with. If you’ll be jointing, ripping, or machining parts yourself, S2S1E is the cost-effective option — it keeps waste and cost down while still providing one reference edge and two smooth faces for precise work.
Best uses by project type
- Flooring & stair treads: White Oak and quarter-sawn White Oak for stability; Red Oak for classic, warm flooring at a slightly lower cost.
- Furniture & cabinetry: White Oak for high-end, long-lasting pieces; quarter-sawn White Oak for fine visible surfaces and a refined look. Red Oak for traditional, budget-friendly furniture that still looks great.
- Trim & millwork: S4S for ready-to-install casing, base, and molding. Choose species based on desired grain and color.
- Outdoor & moisture-prone areas: White Oak (sealed and finished) where rot resistance matters.
- Joinery, turning & specialty crafts: Quarter-sawn White Oak for dimensional stability and decorative figure.