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

Milling Statement: #7-03-01729

Good quality set !

Rare NZ Native Hardwood | Dense * Strong * Deep Red Grain

A solid, kiln-dried lot of seasoned New Zealand Rata — renowned for its exceptional hardness, stability, and rich colour. Difficult to source and highly valued by furniture makers, turners, and craft artists.

Timber Details * Species: Rata (Metrosideros robusta – NZ Native Hardwood) * Dimensions: 100 × 55/50 mm * Quantity: 17 pieces * Lengths:

• 8 × 1.50 m
• 1.68 m
• 1.60 m
• 1.45 m
• 1.43 m
• 1.30 m
• 1.23 m
• 1.20 m
• 2 × 1.10 m
  • Total Length: 24.09 LM
  • Estimated Weight: ~150 kg
  • Drying: Kiln-dried
  • Finish: Rough-sawn — ready for planing, machining, or custom finishing
  • Condition: Solid, stable, and dense

About Rata Timber

Rata is one of New Zealand’s rarest and hardest native hardwoods, celebrated for: * Deep red and burgundy tones * Fine, interlocked decorative grain * Exceptional strength and durability * Superb finishing qualities

Perfect for: * High-end furniture & joinery * Premium turning & carving work * Restoration projects * Artistic and craft applications

Provenance & Recovery Story

This Rata timber was recovered in 2012–2013 from a remote dead-standing Rata forest in New Zealand. Our team lived deep in the bush for over six months, carefully extracting each log by hand to preserve quality and protect the surrounding environment.

A rare opportunity to acquire truly heritage-grade NZ native hardwood.

Pickup & Freight * Pickup: Kumeu, Auckland (within 7 days of purchase) * North Island Freight: $100–$250 * South Island Freight: $150–$350