A good Aussie timber

[smacrae]

Have found a locally available timber that seems to be a good substitute for Douglas Fir or Sitka Spruce. It is Hoop Pine (Araucaria cunninghamii). Can get it in clear 20' lengths (longer if needed) and it is from plantations.

Have attached a comparison table.

Strength value.doc

[rann millar]

Is it available in the States?

[Peter HK]

Hi

I'll answer though without any real idea if Hoop pine is available in the USA- I doubt it.

On the basis of this 2006 post I sought out a Hoop pine supplier here in Oz for my CS17, having used Oregon/Douglas fir on the previous build. It's a nicer timber to use with fine grain and easy working characteristics. As light as Doug. fir. There is now available Hoop pine ply- heavier than meranti/pacific maple but  better strength profile and renewable from the greenie point of view.

From the aesthetic angle it's a bit of a bland white timber.

Cheers

Peter HK

[Jim Gibbons]

 

  Hi.  Peter HK,

                            On brousing thru the forum i noticed you recent log on Hoop Pine. I used the timber on my Weekender that is just about ready to launch. I found it easy to work,with sharp tools, and finish.    My Rub Rails, comings and other small bit and pieces,these items were finish with a spirit stain,( Wattle Golden Oak), Epoxy and Varnish,

this gives a warm look to the timber and I hope protection

  Cheers  Jim