Spanish Cedar - Rough Cut Lumber
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Spanish Cedar - Rough Cut Lumber
Description
Description
Spanish cedar - Rough Cut Lumber
Scientific Name: Cedrela odorat
Origin: Native to Central and South America and the Caribbean; also grown on plantations
Average Weight: 29 lbs/ft3
Common Uses: Indoor/Outdoor. Veneer, plywood, cabinetry, musical instruments, (flamenco and classical guitars), humidors, and boatbuilding.
Color/Appearance: Heartwood is a relatively uniform light pinkish to reddish brown; colors tend to darken with age. Random pockets of gum and natural oils are commonly present. Grain patterning and figure tends to be somewhat bland.
Shrinkage:
Radial: 4.1%
Tangential: 6.2%
Volumetric: 10.2%
T/R Ratio: 1.5
Workability: Spanish Cedar is easy to work with both hand and machine tools. However, due to its low density and softness, Spanish Cedar tends to leave fuzzy surfaces if not machined with sharp cutters; extra sanding up to finer grits may be required to obtain a smooth wood surface. Also, natural gum pockets can remain wet and may ooze out onto the surrounding surface, which can clog and gum up saw blades, and make finishing the wood a challenge.
Density: Janka Hardness: 600 lbf - For comparison: White Pine 420 lbf – White Maple 1,450 lbf
