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This is a solid Appalachian red oak board, surfaced four sides (S4S) and unfinished, cut to 1.5 in. by 3.5 in. by 8 ft. Red oak is a dense, open-grained hardwood that takes stain, oil and paint well and holds up under shelves, cabinet frames and furniture parts. It suits woodworkers and DIYers who want a straight, ready-to-mill board rather than rough lumber. Against pine or poplar boards of the same size, it is harder and heavier, so it resists dents better but costs more and needs pilot holes to avoid splitting. Buyers rate it well overall, though some note that a board sold as S4S can still arrive with knots, checks or a slight bow.
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Lowest price we've seen: $81.00 on Nov 13 at Home Depot. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 13.
Buyers rate the board well and mostly praise its solid feel and clean milling. A few report boards with knots, checks or a slight bow that needed extra flattening.
This is a solid red oak S4S board, which means it is surfaced smooth on all four sides. It is made from Northern Appalachian red oak, a classic hardwood. The board is unfinished.
It can be used for shelving, cabinets, custom furniture, floating shelves and butcher blocks. It also suits hobby projects, wine cellar shelving and general finish work. It is intended for interior use.
