168 × 80/50 × 11 cm North Rata Slab – Kiln-Dry Option Available

Slab Details

• Size: 168 cm × 80/50 × 11 cm
• Weight: ~120 kg
• Milling Statement: #7-03-01729
• Condition: Air-dried 10+ years, stable and ready for finishing

This thick, natural-edge North Rata slab offers an exceptional yield of premium planks for high-end woodworking.

Overview

A stunning and dense Rata slab, milled in New Plymouth under MPI approval. The cut reveals deep red and purple hues—rich, vibrant, and full of natural figure. Exceptionally solid and ideal for fine furniture or statement pieces.

Optional Kiln Drying: +$100 (reduces moisture content to 10–14%)

About Rata Timber

Rata is one of New Zealand’s rarest and most durable native hardwoods, highly prized by master craftsmen and collectors.

• Deep red tones with fine, decorative grain
• Extremely hard and stable
• Suitable for indoor or outdoor use
• Density: ~880–1140 kg/m³

Perfect For

• Premium tables & benchtops
• Custom river tables
• High-end bespoke furniture
• Woodturning or carving projects
• Collectors of rare native timbers

Pickup & Freight

• Pickup: Kumeu, Auckland
• Freight (Guide Only): – North Island: $100 – $200 – South Island: $150 – $300

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Provenance & Story

Recovered from a remote dead Rata forest near Mt Taranaki (2012–2013). Our bushmen spent over six months in the forest carefully extracting these rare timbers — preserving a true piece of New Zealand’s natural heritage.