What is red oak plywood? 

White oak plywood is a type of plywood made with white oak veneers. White oak is a type of hardwood found in North America. It has a distinctive grain pattern and is known for its strength and durability. 

How is red oak plywood made?

Red oak plywood is made by layering thin red oak veneers, which are then glued with a waterproof adhesive.
The grain of adjacent layers of red oak veneer is perpendicular to each other. This creates a strong, stable panel that is less prone to warping, shrinking, and expanding with changes in humidity and temperature.
The edges are then trimmed and sanded smooth. Depending on the final product, an additional finish such as a stain, varnish, or sealant may be applied.

Common uses of red oak plywood

Red oak plywood is a popular choice for many woodworking projects because it is strong and has a beautiful reddish-brown color. It is often used for cabinetry, furniture, flooring, and DIY projects. Red oak plywood is also a good choice for laser cutter projects, as it is strong and durable, as well as relatively easy to cut and engrave.

What is special about xTool red oak plywood?

- Premium Quality & Fine Processing: 
made of natural red oak wood with smooth and sturdy surfaces, and neat edges, preserving the beautiful natural grain of red oak wood.

- Desirable Thickness: the 1/8''  and 1/4'' thin red oak plywood sheets are easily cut without warps or any deformation.

- Wide Application Area: ideal for carving, staining, painting, woodworking, cutting & engraving with a laser cutter/ engraver, scroll saw, and craft knife. Meet different arts, crafts, and DIY projects in various scenarios, such as small businesses,  home projects, school projects, kid projects, ornaments, decors, etc.

- Environmentally Friendly Materials: Made of natural red oak wood, the unfinished wood has no harsh chemical smell, and no pungent smell when cutting and engraving using a laser engraver.

- All red oak plywood can be laser cut and engraved by all xTool laser machines.

How to laser cut  red oak plywood？

It is recommended to always run a test before performing the actual laser cutting project.When laser cutting thick  red oak plywood, it's advised to use high power and multiple-pass at a high speed setting to reduce laser dwell time and heat-affected area to minimalize the burn edge.For your ease, we've prepared this ultimate guide to laser cutting plywood.