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The Wonderful World of Wood:
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.
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