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Red oak

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Janka hardness1,290 lbf
Modulus of elasticity1.82 ×10⁶ psi
Specific gravity (oven-dry / green vol.)0.63
Total tangential shrinkage (green → 0% MC)8.6 %
Total radial shrinkage (green → 0% MC)4.0 %
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Try Red oak in the Shrinkulator or Sagulator.

Source: USDA Forest Products Lab, Wood Handbook (FPL-GTR-190).