Douglas Fir |
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Veneer description
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Pseudotsuga menziesii
Douglas fir, Oregon Pine
Oregon Pine
abete Douglas; Pino dell'Oregon
Oregon Pine, Douglasie
White spruce; hemlock
North America
Frequently used as veneer. Useful window and door wood due to its high resin content |
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Yellow in narrow splintwood, delicate red-brown heartwood. Changes its colour when exposed to light. The best wood is called yellow fir in its country of origin. |
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Surface treatment often difficult due to resin content. |
Price grading
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5-7 |
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