20.95 LM Solid Rata Timber – 100 × 55/50 mm (Kiln-Dried)

20.95 LM Solid Rata Timber – 100 × 55/50 mm (Kiln-Dried) Milling Statement: #7-03-01729 Rare NZ Native Hardwood | Dense • Strong • Beautiful Red Grain A solid, kiln-dried lot of premium New Zealand Rata — renowned for its density, stability, and rich deep-red colour. Hard to source and highly valued for fine woodworking. Timber Details • Species: Rata (Metrosideros robusta – NZ Native Hardwood) • Dimensions: 100 × 55/50 mm • Quantity: 11 pieces • Lengths: • 6 pieces @ 2.0–2.1 m • 4 pieces @ 1.8 m • 1 piece @ 1.55 m • Total Length: 20.95 LM • Approx. Weight: ~125 kg • Drying: Kiln-dried • Finish: Rough-sawn, ready for planing, machining, or custom finishing • Condition: Solid and stable About Rata Timber Rata is one of New Zealand’s hardest and finest native hardwoods. Known for: • Deep red tones and fine, interlocked grain • Exceptional strength and density • Superb finishing qualities Ideal for: • High-end furniture & joinery • Woodturning & carving • Restoration projects • Premium craft work Provenance & Recovery Story This Rata was recovered in 2012–2013 from a remote dead-standing Rata forest in New Zealand. Our team lived in the bush for six months, carefully extracting each log by hand — preserving a rare and beautiful part of New Zealand’s natural heritage. Pickup & Freight • Pickup: Kumeu, Auckland (within 7 days of purchase) • Freight Estimate: • North Island: $100–$200 • South Island: $150–$300