Douglas Fir (Rotary Peeled Plywood Veneer)
Pseudotsuga menziesii · Engineered
- Type
- Engineered
- Origin
- Pacific Northwest, North America
- Hardness
- 660 lbf (Soft)
- Durability
- Moderately Durable
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Grain Pattern
Pronounced rotary-cut cathedral grain pattern with wide, sweeping growth rings and characteristic wild, sweeping flame-like figures typical of rotary-peeled softwood veneer.
Color & Appearance
Warm reddish-brown to amber heartwood with lighter yellowish-brown sapwood, aged significantly with an amber tone and moderate natural luster typical of vintage interior cabinetry.
Hardness (Janka)
660 lbf (Soft)
Durability & Decay Resistance
Moderately Durable
Value & Sustainability
- Estimated Market Value
- $2 to $5 per square foot for standard softwood plywood panels
- Wood Age Estimate
- Estimated 30 to 50 years old based on the patina, amber shellac or varnish aging, and typical mid-century kitchen cabinet construction styles.
- Sustainability Status
- Not CITES listed, IUCN least concern, widely available as plantation-grown and sustainably managed timber.
Common Uses
Interior cabinetry panels, wall paneling, subflooring, structural sheathing, and construction.
Geographic Origin
Pacific Northwest, North America
Workability
Soft and generally easy to work with hand and machine tools, though sharp blades are needed to prevent splintering between the soft earlywood and hard latewood bands.
Finish Recommendations
Takes stains, shellac, varnish, and polyurethane very well, though pigment stain can sometimes blotch on the uneven density of softwoods.
Notable Features
Distinct contrast between earlywood and latewood bands creating a bold grain pattern; dimensionally stable due to plywood construction.
Notes
Kitchen cab inside
