| Species: Pseudotsuga menziesii |
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| Sources: Western USA, Canada, UK |
| Characteristics of the tree: A tall tree with a straight trunk, it grows to an average height of 200ft but can reach 300ft. Forest-grown trees produce trunks up to 6.5ft in daimeter and are free of branches for much of their height. |
| Characteristics of the wood: A straight-grained reddish-brown timber, with distinctive earlywood and katewood grain. Obtainable in large knot-free sizes. |
| Workability: Works well with hand and machine tools, but can dull cutting edges. Can be brought to a smooth finish, but the harder latewood grain can be left proud of the surface after sanding. |
| Average dried weight: 33lb per cubic ft |
| Finishing: Stains relatively well, although latewood is more resistant. It can be satisfactorily painted or varnished. |
| Common uses: Joinery, plywood. Widely used for building construction. |
| Image courtesy of the Collins Good Wood Handbook by Albert Jackson & David Day
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