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Cedar, Spanish

Botanical Name:
Cedrela spp.
Other Names:
Brazilian cedar, Cedro rouge, Honduras Cedar
Natural
Characteristics:

A fine to coarse texture.
Color:
Pinkish to a reddish brown color, darker grain.
Workability:
Good
Can leave a wooly or fuzzy surface.
Finishing
Qualities:
Fair
Spanish Cedar contains some oils which might cause finishing problems.
Finishes can destroy the aromatic properties.
Durability:
Fair
Uses:
Cigar humidors (boxes), furniture, boat building, and musical instruments.
Comments:
With the recent increased popularity in cigars this wood has become more difficult to find.
Price: Moderate

 

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