REDWOOD LACE BURL WOOD
Everyone should stand in an old growth Redwood forest at least once in his or her lifetime. The sheer splendor will take your breath away and the surrounding air smells so organic that you can smell the life teaming in it. Figured Redwood lumber can also take your breath away, especially Lace Burl, perfectly suited for fine furniture projects and musical instruments. Plain Redwood is a good utility lumber for outdoor and construction projects.
- Figured Redwood is used for fine veneers and lumber
- Durable outdoors
- Species threatened by over harvesting
Characteristics of Figured Redwood
| Origin of Wood Type | California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia |
| Botanical Name | Sequoia sempervirens |
| Specific Gravity | 0.42 |
| Avg. Weight Per BF | 2.17 lb/ bf |
| Color Range | Red – Brown |
| Rarity / Availability | Burl & figured material is rare. We typically stock figured/burled Redwood only – no “plain” stock. We also carry “Sinker Redwood” (water- salvaged, reclaimed material). |
| Typical Avg. Width | 4″ to 24″, can be found extremely wide |
| Typical Avg. Length | 3′ to 16′ |
| Avg. Waste Factor | 0.3 |
| Wood Uses | Furniture, Musical Instruments, Veneer, Wood Turning, Posts, Panels, Telephone Poles, Exterior Projects and much more |
| Lumber Grades | Burl, Figured, Reclaimed |
| Other Trade Names | Redwood, California Redwood, Vavona Burr, Sinker Redwood, Water Salvaged Redwood, Reclaimed Redwood, Sequoia |
Sample Pictures of Redwood
Please Note: The photos below are examples of the species and may no longer be products available for sale.
All pictures of wood that appear wet, have been sprayed with denatured alcohol to show the natural color. We use denatured alcohol because it evaporates and does not affect the moisture content.
