14.5 LM Solid Rata Timber – 105×70 mm / 75×80 mm / 70×75 mm (Mixed Sizes)

14.5 LM Solid Rata Timber – 105×70 mm / 75×80 mm / 70×75 mm (Mixed Sizes) Milling Statement: #7-03-01729 A solid, kiln-dried lot of genuine New Zealand Rata — one of the hardest and most beautiful native hardwoods. Dense, stable, and richly coloured, ideal for premium woodworking and restoration projects. Timber Details • Species: Rata (Metrosideros robusta – NZ Native Hardwood) • Dimensions (Mixed): • 105 × 70 mm • 75 × 80 mm • 70 × 75 mm • Lengths: 0.84 m – 2.4 m • Quantity: 9 pieces • Total Length: 14.5 LM • Approx. Weight: ~110 kg • Condition: Solid, stable, kiln-dried • Surface: Rough-sawn — ready for planing, shaping, or finishing About Rata Timber Rata is one of New Zealand’s hardest and most prized native hardwoods. It features: • Deep red tones with rich, interlocked grain • Exceptional hardness, strength, and density • Superb finishing qualities for high-end craftsmanship Perfect for: • Furniture & joinery • Fine woodworking • Carving & specialty craft • Restoration or premium interior projects Provenance & Recovery Story Recovered in 2012–2013 from a naturally fallen/dead Rata forest in New Zealand. Our team spent six months living in the bush, hand-extracting each log to preserve this rare and beautiful hardwood — part of our long-term heritage timber collection. Note: These Rata logs were not harvested from living trees, and the material is sold as-is. Pickup & Freight • Pickup: Kumeu, Auckland (within 7 days of purchase) • Freight Estimate: • North Island: $100 – $250 • South Island: $200 – $350