Hoop Pine:

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.)

Hoop Pine:

• "Araucaria cunninghamii"

Other Names:

• Queensland pine (though not a true pine).

Sources:

• Australia.
• Papua New Guinea.

Tree Characteristics:

• A tall elegant tree, with tufts of foliage at the tips of its thin branches.
• The average height is about 100ft, with a trunk diameter of about 3ft 3in.

Characteristics of the wood:

• A straight grained fine textured wood. Similar to Parana in appearance, it has wide light brown heartwood
• It is not durable.

Workability:

• Works well with hand and machine tools, but requires a keen cutting edge to avoid tearing the grain around the knots.
• It glues well.

Average dried weight:

• 35lb/cuft.

Finishing:

• Takes paint well and can be polished to a fine attractive finish.

Common uses:

• Furniture.
• Turnery.
• Pattern making.
• Building construction.
• Plywood.
• Joinery.