Sawn Red Oak Veneer 2,5mm B

WoodWay Expert is a supplier and manufacturer of sawn veneer with over 30 years of experience. Since 1996, we have been supplying European manufacturers of furniture, doors, and interior finishes with high-quality wood materials. We offer our partners:

• Supply of sawn veneer by the pallet and container;
• Consultation on material selection;
• Product quality control;
• Custom quotes that account for the scale and specifics of your requests.

Red Oak Sawn Veneer: In-Stock Assortment

We have lumber in stock with the following specifications:

Custom-Order Red Oak Sawn Veneer

We manufacture custom-order lumber with the following parameters:

• thickness: 2-10 mm / 0.078-0.39″;
• length: 0.5 – 3.5 m / 19.69-137.8″;
• width: 10-21 cm / 3.94-8.27″

Minimum order: 1 pallet of a single grade.

Advantages of Sawn Oak Veneer

Sawn veneer, or lamella, is a lumber product obtained by sawing solid wood on specialized equipment. The thickness of the lamella is typically between 2 and 10 mm / 0.078-0.39″. Sawn veneer preserves the grain, color, and texture of the wood.

The advantages of the material include the following:

1. Strength and Durability. Thanks to its sufficient thickness, lamella can withstand mechanical stress and is suitable for various types of finishing.
2. Natural Aesthetics. Sawn veneer preserves the natural beauty of solid wood.
3. Eco-Friendliness. These thin sheets of wood are environmentally safe. Lumber products like this are an efficient way to utilize industrial wood.
4. Wide Application. Sawn veneer is used to create various woodworking products: from furniture facades and engineered flooring to wall panels and doors.
5. Stability. The material is made from kiln-dried solid wood. The lamellas maintain a stable form, making them suitable for use in residential and public spaces.
6. Ease of Processing. Sawn veneer is easily workable. The sheets can be cut, glued, polished, sanded, painted, stained, and varnished.

Grade B Sawn Oak Veneer

Grade B sawn veneer has a lower price compared to Grade A but retains all the main advantages of sawn veneer.

Features of Grade B lamella:

• Black knots up to 5 mm / 0.2″ in diameter are permitted on the surface. The number of knots is not strictly regulated, but there are requirements for their placement. Knots must not be located close to each other or to the edges, as this would reduce the lamella’s strength.
• Possible color changes and noticeable variations in tone;
• Natural texture heterogeneity.

This material is used for projects where aesthetic requirements are not strict, or for products where these natural features are part of the design.

Manufacturing Technology for Sawn Red Oak Lamella

The production of sawn veneer is a technological process that preserves the wood’s texture. The manufacturing of this lumber consists of the following stages:

1. Board Selection. Prime or Select grade boards are selected for lamella production.
2. Wood Drying. The selected boards are dried in special kilns. Kiln drying achieves solid wood with a stable woodworking moisture content of 8-10%. Drying that adheres to the proper technology relieves internal stresses in the wood and prevents the lumber from warping.
3. Workpiece Calibration. The next stage is calibrating the boards. The material is sized to fit the saw cassette.
4. Sawing. After jointing, the boards are loaded into a Wintersteiger machine and resawn into sheets of the specified thickness. Modern equipment ensures maximum sawing precision, minimizing raw material waste.
5. Sorting. The resulting lumber is inspected for compliance with size and quality standards. After being sorted by grade, the lamella is stacked into bundles.

Sawn veneer is a premium surfacing material, with production focused on quality and the preservation of the wood’s properties.

Applications of Sawn Red Oak Lamella

Sawn veneer is a strong, durable, and easy-to-work-with lumber product. Sheets of veneer are used in the creation of products such as:

• Engineered Flooring. Sawn veneer is used for the top layer of engineered flooring. These wood sheets provide the aesthetic appeal for multi-layered flooring.
• Countertops. Lamella is used to surface countertops for desks and dining tables, bar tops, kitchen work surfaces, and retail counters.
• Furniture Facades. Lamella surfacing gives furniture a substantial, high-end appearance. It is an optimal choice for cabinets, stands, tall storage units, and dressers. The material is resistant to temperature and moisture fluctuations and is easily stained and varnished.
• Interior Stair Treads. Due to its high strength and wear resistance, sawn veneer is a popular material for cladding stairs. A thickness of 2-10 mm is sufficient to withstand the operational load in townhouses, country homes, hotels, and restaurants.
• Doors and Interior Partitions. Interior doors finished with sawn veneer are chosen for both residential and commercial spaces. Lamellas are used to decorate partitions, dividers, and screens. These non-structural elements help to zone spaces and often play an important role in the interior design of studio apartments, offices, and exhibition halls.
• Wall Panels. Wooden lamellas are used to create wall panels with unique patterns. Veneer sheets can be combined in various ways to achieve either a uniform surface or a highly decorative panel with different types of textures.
• Household and Decorative Items. Craftspeople make a variety of small household items from sawn veneer: decorative boxes, organizers, light fixtures, mirror frames, figurines, napkin holders, eyeglass stands, key holders, clocks, and more.

Wood lamella is the foundation for diverse woodworking products. High-quality surfacing material makes it possible to bring the most complex design concepts to life. Sawn veneer is used where not only the beauty of the wood is required, but also durability and resistance to mechanical stress.

Red Oak Wood: Key Parameters

Red Oak (Quercus rubra) is one of the most common hardwood species in North America. This variety is gaining popularity among European woodworkers due to its aesthetic qualities, versatility, and ease of processing. Unlike its European “sibling,” red oak has larger pores and a delicate pink undertone.

Technical Specifications

• The average density of the dry wood is 720-750 kg/m³. The solid wood is slightly lighter than European oak but is still sufficiently dense and strong.
• Hardness according to the Janka scale is 1,220 lbf, and 3.8 on the Brinell scale.
• Red oak has good viscosity ratings (impact resistance) and moderate elasticity. Thanks to these properties, the species is suitable for manufacturing flooring, furniture, and other products that require wear resistance.

Texture, Grain, and Color

• The grain of red oak is usually straight. The medullary rays on radial cuts are less pronounced than in European oak. The pores are open, which is a key difference from white oak. This variety is not as moisture-resistant as white oak and requires additional protection.
• Sapwood color: from white to light brown. Heartwood palette: from light brown to pinkish-red. The warm shade enhances the wood’s decorative qualities, so the material is often used for furniture production and interior finishing.

Processing Characteristics

• Sharp tools are required to work with this hardwood. In general, it processes quite easily, with no splitting problems. It sands smoothly without issue.
• Thanks to its open-pored texture, red oak absorbs stains well, so it is often used for tinting. Before applying varnish, it is recommended to use high-quality sealers or special pore fillers to close the pores and achieve a smooth surface.

FAQ: Questions and Answers

What species of sawn veneer are available for order?

We have sawn veneer in stock from European Oak, Red Oak, Beech, Alder, Ash, Hornbeam, Elm, Cherry, Maple, Acacia, Pine, European Walnut, and Linden (Basswood).

What is the minimum order?

The minimum order volume for sawn lamella is 1 pallet of a single grade.

What are the order fulfillment times?

Delivery times are influenced by the supply volume and the destination. Estimated timelines are 4-8 weeks.

How is the sawn veneer packaged for transport?

Each pallet is hermetically sealed in film for safe sea transport.

What moisture content is considered optimal for sawn veneer?

The lumber has a moisture content within the range of 8–10%.

What sizes of sawn veneer are available in stock?

We offer lumber with the following parameters:

• thickness: 2.5 mm / 0.098″; 4.5 mm / 0.18″;
• width: 10-21 cm / 3.94-8.27″;
• length: 0.5-3.5 m / 19.69-137.8″.

Do you manufacture sawn lamella in other thicknesses?

Yes, we produce custom-order sawn veneer with thicknesses from 2 to 10 mm / 0.078-0.39″. The minimum order volume is 1 pallet of a single grade.

How should sawn veneer be stored correctly?

Veneer should be stored in a dry, ventilated room with stable temperature and humidity levels.

What grades of sawn veneer are available?

Sawn lamella is available in the following grades:

• A. Practically free of knots, uniform texture and color.
• B. Allows knots up to 5 mm in diameter, color variations, and uneven texture.
• Rustic. Various types of knots, resin pockets, and noticeable color changes are present on the surface.

What is sawn veneer and how does it differ from other types of veneer?

Sawn veneer, or lamella, is lumber manufactured by sawing wood. The material retains the color and texture of the wood. Thanks to its significant thickness (2-10 mm), lamella is stronger and more durable than other types of veneer. The material is suitable for creating premium and wear-resistant furniture, doors, and other woodworking products.