9.1 LM Solid High-Quality Rata Timber Boards – 150 × 55/50 mm

9.1 LM Solid High-Quality Rata Timber Boards – 150 × 55/50 mm Milling Statement: #7-03-01729 A rare lot of premium New Zealand Rata — dense, stable, and beautifully coloured. Perfect for high-end furniture, carving, joinery, and specialty craft projects. Timber Details • Species: Rata (Metrosideros robusta — NZ Native Hardwood) • Dimensions: 150 × 55/50 mm • Quantity: 6 pieces • Length Range: 1.4 m – 1.7 m • Total Length: approx. 9.1 LM • Estimated Weight: ~70 kg • Finish: Rough-sawn surface — ready for planing or finishing About Rata Timber Rata is one of New Zealand’s hardest and most beautiful native hardwoods. Its deep red tones, fine grain, and impressive strength make it ideal for: • Furniture and premium joinery • Fine woodworking or carving • Restoration and heritage craft projects This material is increasingly scarce and highly prized by artisans. Provenance & Recovery This Rata was recovered around 2012–2013 from a dead native Rata forest. Our team lived and worked in the bush for six months, carefully extracting each log by hand to preserve a rare piece of New Zealand’s natural heritage. Pickup & Freight • Pickup: Kumeu, Auckland (within 7 days) • Freight Estimate: • North Island: $100 – $200 • South Island: $150 – $250