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

4.6 LM Solid Rata Timber Lot – 100 × 55/50 mm (Kiln-Dried) Premium NZ Native Hardwood This listing is for one lot of solid Rata timber only. However, the winning bidder will have the option to purchase the remaining two lots at the same winning price per lot. Milling Statement: #7-03-01729 A dense, kiln-dried selection of New Zealand native Rata — celebrated for its exceptional hardness, stability, and deep red colouring. Rare to source and highly valued for fine woodworking. Timber Details • Species: Rata (Metrosideros robusta – NZ Native Hardwood) • Dimensions: 100 × 55/50 mm • Finish: Rough-sawn, ready for planing, machining, or custom finishing • Condition: Solid, stable, kiln-dried Lot Breakdown Lot 1: • 4 pieces • Total Length: 4.67 LM • Estimated Weight: ~24 kg Lot 2: • 5 pieces • Total Length: 4.45 LM • Estimated Weight: ~24.5 kg Lot 3: • 5 pieces • Total Length: 4.6 LM • Estimated Weight: ~24.5 kg (Your bid is for one of these lots. You may buy the other lots at the same winning price.) About Rata Timber Rata is one of New Zealand’s hardest and most beautiful native hardwoods, known for: • Deep red tones and fine, interlocked grain • Exceptional strength and high density • Superb finishing qualities (polishes to a glass-like sheen) Ideal for: ? High-end furniture & joinery ? Woodturning & carving ? Restoration projects ? Premium craft and art work Provenance & Recovery Story This Rata timber was recovered during 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) • Nationwide Fastway Freight: $50–$100 (sent as one bundle)