Description

Myrtle (Nothofagus cunninghamii)

Myrtle, also famously known as Tasmanian Myrtle, is one of Australia’s most prized cabinet timbers. You’ll admire its beautiful, fine, and uniform texture. This timber showcases a stunning spectrum of colours, from a pale, creamy pink to a rich, warm red and even deep orange-brown. It often displays exquisite figuring such as “fiddleback” curls and “burl” patterns, which makes every piece a unique work of art.

Perfect for Box Making:

You will find Myrtle Beech to be a superb choice for creating elegant, high-value boxes. Its fine grain and rich, warm colours lend an air of sophistication and quality to any project. Use this premium timber for:

Crafting luxurious jewellery and keepsake boxes that are destined to become heirlooms.
Showcasing stunning figuring in lids and feature panels.
Creating small, finely detailed pieces that require precision.
Any project where you want a beautiful, warm, and classic timber finish.

Working Properties:

You can work with Myrtle Beech with relative ease and achieve outstanding results.

Workability: This timber works excellently with both hand and machine tools. It cuts cleanly, machines precisely, and holds fine details very well. Its uniform grain ensures predictable results during shaping and routing.
Finishing: You will love how Myrtle Beech finishes. It sands to a smooth, silky surface and accepts stains, oils, and lacquers beautifully. Applying a clear finish will make the rich colours and any figuring pop with incredible depth and lustre.
Gluing: The wood glues together exceptionally well, allowing you to create strong and seamless joints.
Bending: Myrtle Beech is a well-regarded steam-bending timber, offering you further creative possibilities.

Specifications:

Common Names: Myrtle Beech, Tasmanian Myrtle
Botanical Name: Nothofagus cunninghamii
Origin: Cool temperate rainforests of Tasmania and Victoria, Australia
Appearance: A fine, straight-grained timber with a smooth, uniform texture. Colours range from pinkish-red to reddish-brown, often with beautiful figuring.

A Note on Our Wood Products

Please remember that the photos you see are indicative only. As a beautiful, natural material, wood inherently varies in grain, color, and figure. While we meticulously select outstanding pieces to send your way, each item will possess its own unique charm. We believe these natural variations are part of what makes our wood products so special and truly one-of-a-kind.

Our Commitment to Quality

At Trend Timbers, we are committed to providing woodworkers with the highest quality materials. All our timber is sourced from sustainable, ecologically responsible forests and is kiln-dried to meet stringent Australian standards. Our hand-selected range includes premium species suitable for everyone, from novice enthusiasts to seasoned artisans.

Project Advice & Support

For projects requiring dimensions larger than our listed sizes or you require further information about a particular species, including custom sizing or current availability, our knowledgeable staff is here to assist. Please do not hesitate to contact us directly for expert advice.

Visit Our Showroom

In addition to our online store, Trend Timbers offers an even wider selection of beautiful species and woodcraft supplies, including turning and carving blanks. We warmly invite you to visit our showroom to experience our full range firsthand and see the unique character of our timbers up close. We are always inspired to see where our timber ends up, so feel free to share your finished projects with us when you visit.