Red (Willow) Oak splits

[Jack99]

So these splits come from a willow oak tree out of the red oak family. The color and texture (a bit stringy) seem a little different from what I’m used to seeing, but I wonder if that’s because they’re still so green. For those who have used a lot of red oak, is this roughly what you’re used to seeing?

 

[wimpy69]

Red oak family tends to have more of a stringy loose grain where as white oak is tight. IMHO red oak has a lower heat output then white so I mainly use as a flavoring wood.

 

[Jack99]

Red oak family tends to have more of a stringy loose grain where as white oak is tight. IMHO red oak has a lower heat output then white so I mainly use as a flavoring wood.

Yeah, I’ve heard that. This was an “opportunistic” pull though as the tree fell over during a storm so it’s sort of what Mother Nature has given me in some sense so I Would like to make it work. Won’t be as efficient as white oak but hopefully won’t be too huge of a difference.

 

[wimpy69]

Just different fire management if you burning straight wood. I'll chunk red oak in my minion burn for flavor or over coals for grilling. Everything has it's place. Enjoy