(Eco-Friendly) 198 cm Rata Slab – 198 × 55/65 × 8.5 cm (~100 kg)

(Eco-Friendly) 198 cm Rata Slab – 198 × 55/65 × 8.5 cm (~100 kg) Ideal for Outdoor Tables • River Tables • Rare Timber Collectors Milling Statement: #7-03-01729 Slab Details • Length: 198 cm • Width: 65 / 55 cm (natural live edge) • Thickness: 8.5 cm • Estimated Weight: ~100 kg • Drying: Air-dried for over 10 years • Optional Kiln Drying: +$100 (brings MC to ~10–14%) Condition Notice (Eco-Friendly Timber) All our Rata slabs were recovered from naturally fallen, long-dead trees — not from living forest stands. They are eco-friendly native timbers, legally and responsibly sourced. Because these logs lay in the bush for many years before recovery, the timber characteristics may differ from green-sawn, freshly felled Rata. Sold as-is. We hope you can find the perfect use for these unique slabs. Overview A magnificent North Rata slab with character that is increasingly rare. Its natural durability, rich colouring, and dense decorative grain make it perfect for: ? Outdoor tables ? Bench seats ? River tables ? Feature furniture ? Collector-grade native timber pieces About Rata Timber (Metrosideros robusta) One of New Zealand’s rarest and densest hardwoods — highly prized by woodworkers and collectors. • Deep red and purple tones with interlocked decorative grain • Density: ~880–1140 kg/m³ • Extremely hardwearing and long-lasting • Excellent for both indoor and outdoor applications • Naturally resistant to decay, abrasion, and impact Pickup & Delivery • Pickup: Kumeu, Auckland (forklift onsite for loading) • Freight Estimate (slab may be cut shorter for transport) • North Island: $100–$200 • South Island: $200–$300 Provenance & Story Recovered between 2012–2013 from a remote, long-dead Rata forest near Mt Taranaki. Our bush crew spent over six months extracting these massive ancient trunks by hand through rugged, difficult terrain. Each slab carries a piece of New Zealand’s natural heritage — ready to be transformed into your next masterpiece.