49x7" exotic BOARD HUON PINE TIMBER WOOD rare lumber 28

49"   Length  of Huon Pine Roughsawn Furniture Timber

Dimensions:

Length = 49"

Width = 7"

Thickness = 25mm

Moisture Content = 33%

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ABOUT THE SPECIES 

Lagarostrobos franklinii

Perhaps the most famous and highly prized Tasmanian special timber, huon pine is the stuff of legends. It is Australia’s oldest living tree and one of the oldest known living organisms on the planet. It had a traditional use as the most favoured boat building timber due to its natural durability and ease of use. Today, it remains the preferred wooden boat building timber. Huon pine was the timber of choice for wooden wash troughs in colonial days, many are still in use or found for sale in antique shops.

Its wood has a rich golden colour and a distinct perfume. It is very forgiving to work across the woodworking disciplines, from turning, veneer/inlay to cabinet making. While care may be needed in finishing due to its inherent oiliness, it produces a high lustre. Birdseye and figured Huon are the most coveted features producing intense lustre in the grain patterns.

It is now used across a wide range of products from souvenirs to well designed small artefacts, modern furniture, high class fitout, boat building and sculpture.