Frank Stutzman wrote:
Fred the Red Shirt wrote:
[ generally good description regarding how Doug fir is not a true fir and
other things ]


If the wood you are buying or reading about is just called fir, it
probably is NOT Douglas Fir.


I think this depends upon where you are buying it. Here in Oregon 80% or so
(warning: unsubstantiated number) of the evergreens are Doug fir. I think
its pretty safe that the "fir" at my local lumber yard is indeed Doug fir.

Now, it is also second growth Doug fir and is hardly suitable for a dog
house much less an airplane.

They just don't make trees like they used to.


FYI only a small fraction of the wood in any store in oregon comes from
here. And Doug fir only makes up a small part of our forest, Hemlock,
Pine and various hardwoods make up the bigger part. MOst of whats sold
aaround the country as "fir" is actually Hemlock and a lot of it
comes from Canada...

There are small millworks in Oregon that will make sure you get
what you ewwant for a fairly small premium. Even Sitka Spruce
is available if you do some looking.

Dave
Oregon Native and Forest service brat.