Douglas Fir:

Below you will find information about some of the timber I use in the making of Chairs, and other furniture. (some of it may not be avalable in your area.)

Douglas Fir:

• "Pseudotsuga menziesii"

Other Names:

• British Columbian Pine.
• Oregon Pine.

Sources:

• Western USA.
• UK.

Tree Characteristics:

• A tall tree with a straight trunk, it grows to an average height of about 200ft but can reach 300ft.
• Forest grown trees proudce trunks up to 6ft 6ins in diameter and are free of branches for much of their height.

Characteristics of the wood:

• A straight grained reddish brown timber, with distinctive earlywood and late wood grain.
• Obtainable in large knot free sizes.

Workability:

• Works well with hand and machine tools, but can dull cutting edges, which must be kept sharp.
• Can be brought to a smooth finish, but the harder latewood grain can be left proud of the surface after sanding.

Average dried weight:

• 33lb/cuft

Finishing:

• Stains relatively well, although latewood is more resistant.
• It can be satisfactorily finished with paint and varnish.

Common uses:

• Joinery Plwood.
• Widely used in North America for building construction.