5.87 LM Solid Rata Timber Boards – 142 hi× 32/30 mm

5.87 LM Solid Rata Timber Boards – 142 × 32/30 mm Milling Statement: #7-03-01729 A solid, good-quality lot of genuine New Zealand Rata — dense, stable, and beautifully coloured. Ideal for furniture-making, joinery, carving, or premium craft projects. Timber Details • Species: Rata (Metrosideros robusta – NZ Native Hardwood) • Dimensions: 142 × 32/30 mm • Quantity: 4 pieces • Length Range: 1.35 m – 1.52 m • Total Length: approx. 5.87 LM • Estimated Weight: ~26 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. It features deep red tones, a fine interlocked grain, and exceptional strength — making it highly sought after for: • Furniture and quality joinery • Fine woodworking and carving • Premium craft, turning, or restoration work This material is rare and increasingly hard to source. Provenance & Recovery This timber was recovered during 2012–2013 from a dead Rata forest in New Zealand. Our team lived in the bush for six months, carefully extracting each log by hand — preserving a precious piece of New Zealand’s natural heritage. Pickup & Freight • Pickup: Kumeu, Auckland (within 7 days of purchase) • Freight Estimate: • North Island: $75 – $120 • South Island: $100 – $150