Douglas Fir Select - Rough Cut Lumber
Douglas Fir Select - Rough Cut Lumber - 4/4 X 6" is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Description
Description
Douglas Fir Select - Rough Cut Lumber (B.C. Fir)
Scientific Name: Abies grandis
Origin: Northwestern United States and southern British Columbia
Average Weight: 28 lbs/ft³ (450 kg/m³)
Common Uses: Interior/Exterior. Construction wood, paper (pulp wood), plywood, and other utility woods.
Color/Appearance: The heartwood is generally white to reddish-brown, with a pale sapwood that is not clearly distinguished from the heartwood.
Shrinkage:
- Radial: 3.4%
- Tangential: 7.5%
- Volumetric: 11%
- T/R Ratio: 2.2
Workability: Generally easy to work with both hand and power tools, although some drying defects may be present or occur during the drying process. Glues, stains, and finishes well.
Density: Janka Hardness Scale: 490 lbf - For comparison: White Pine 420 lbf - Cherry 1,260 lbf