Sequoia:

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.)

Sequoia:

• "Sequoia sempervirens"

Other Names:

• Californian redwood.

Sources:

• USA.

Tree Characteristics:

• A magnificent straight growing tree, with short drooping branches. It grows to about 330ft in height, and its buttressed trunk can be more than 15ft in diameter.
• It has a distinctive red coloured fissured bark, which can be more than 1ft thick.

Characteristics of the wood:

• A straight grained reedish brown timber, with marked contrast between the earlywood and latewood.
• It is relatively soft, and the texture can vary from fine and even to relatively coarse.
• It is durable and suitable for exterior use.

Workability:

• Works well with hand and machine tools, but requires sharp cutting edges to prevent break out along the cut.
• It glues and sands well.

Average dried weight:

• 26lb/cuft.

Finishing:

• Accepts paint well and can be brought to a good finish with polish.

Common uses:

• Shingles.
• Exterior cladding.
• Interior joinery.
• Coffins.
• Plywood.
• Posts.