Parana 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.)

Parana Pine:

• "Araucaria angustifolia"

Other Names:

• Brazilian Pine (USA).

Sources:

• Argentina.
• Brazil and Paraguay

Tree Characteristics:

• A medium size tree, reaching about 120ft in height, it has a long straight trunk with a flat crown of foliage at the top.
• The trunk can reach 3ft 3in in diameter.

Characteristics of the wood:

• Even textured straight grained timber, with inconspicuous growth rings.
• Light brown heartwood, with dark brown core, often flecked with bright red streaks.
• It produces large Knot free boards, but tend to buckle if not well seasoned.
• It is not a durable wood.

Workability:

• Easy to cut and shape with hand and machine tools, and can be brought to a smooth finish.
• It glues well.

Average dried weight:

• 33lb/cuft.

Finishing:

• Accepts stain, paint and polishes well.

Common uses:

• Joinery.
• Furniture.
• Turnery.
• Plywood.