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COIGUE

Nothofagus spp.
Primarily Nothofagus dombeyi, N. procera, and N. betuloides, of the family Fagaceae

Also known as rauli, anis, and Chilean beech, among many other common names, this is a fairly common South American wood that is used for many common applications in Argentina and Chile. It is a light, straight-grained wood that is easy to work with both hand and machine tools.

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my samples:


flooring sample and end grain --- this is called "Chilean Cherry" in the flooring trade and was stated to be Nothofagus dombeyi. ONLY the flooring industry, with their typical lack of interest in any kind of accuracy, calls this Chilean cherry. A fairly common, and accurate, name is Chilean beech. This wood has absolutely no relationship to cherry but since it LOOKS somewhat like cherry in color, the flooring industry feels free to call it cherry.


end grain closeup of the piece directly above

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web pics:


planks


planks sold under the trade name "rauli"


turning stock sold under the trade name "rauli"


veneer


veneer specifically listed as Nothofagus betuloides


bowl sold under the trade name "rauli"