No other wood charms the sense of smell like Spanish cedar. It is often used for the inside lining in a humidor but we've recently seen it being used to line the bottoms of clothes drawers. Much of our stock is figured cedar and these are typically used on external projects surfaces because of the shimmering character. With a simple clear finish coat, you can pop the figure and make this species the focus of wood on a high-end project.
You will see cedar oil spots on many of our sheets. That is because they are freshly sliced. It is important to remember that these oils will dry off after several weeks but you dont need to wait when applying a finish. The oil will not foul the finish.
Common Name:
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Spanish Cedar, Mexican Cedar, Cigar-Box Cedar, Cedro-Cheiroso | |
Scientific Name:
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Cedrela odorata | |
Family:
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Meliaceae | |
Color:
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Tan to orange | |
Origin:
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Pacific coast of Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, South America | |
Hardness:
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Moderately soft |
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Texture:
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Smooth texture with clear grain | |
Finishing:
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Readily accepts stains and finishes. Some uses of Spanish cedar |
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Restrictions: | This species is regulated by CITES and due to regulations set forth by the United States Department of Fish and Wildlife, we can not ship this veneer outside of the USA. | |
Did You Know:
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Spanish cedar part of the mahogany family and it's naturally termite and rot resistant. |