Western Hemlock:

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.)

Western Hemlock:

• "Tsuga heterophylla"

Other Names:

• Pacific hemlock.
• British Columbian hemlock.

Sources:

• USA.
• Canada.
• UK.

Tree Characteristics:

• A tall straight, elegant tree with distinctive drooping top, it reaches 200ft in height and 6ft 6in in diameter.
• It produces large pieces of knot free timber.

Characteristics of the wood:

• A pale brown semi lustrous wood, with relatively distinct growth rings. It is even textured, has straight grain, and is not resinous.
• It is not a durable wood and must be treated for exterior use.

Workability:

• Works well with hand and machine tools. It glues well.

Average dried weight:

• 31lb/cuft.

Finishing:

• Accepts paint, stain, varnish and polishes well.

Common uses:

• Joinery.
• Plywood.
• Building construction (often used in place of Douglas fir).