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Aromatic red cedar (Juniperus virginiana) is a soft wood with aroma that is a natural repellent to moths and insects. Sapwood is white to cream and is intermixed and contrasts with the salmon to dark red of the heartwood. Expect tight, closed knots throughout the material. Aromatic red cedar is easy to work and it reportedly has a high silica content, which can dull cutters. Aromatic red cedar glues and finishes well, though in many applications, the wood is left unfinished to preserve its aromatic properties. Some common uses for aromatic red cedar include fence posts, closet and chest linings, carvings, outdoor furniture, pencils, bows, and small wooden specialty items.

Features:

Known for distinct aromatic properties
Excellent resistance to both decay and insect attack
Turns, glues and finishes well
Native to North America

Specifications:

Thickness: 3/4"
Width: 4"
Length: 48"

What's Included:

(1) Aromatic Cedar - 3/4" x 4" x 48" - Dimensional Lumber

Notes:

Wood is a product of nature, and as such, no two pieces are alike to start with, the same wood growing in different locales can vary greatly even though it is the exact same species.
Due to the nature of wood movement, shrinkage and expansion are possible. Please measure each piece carefully before starting any project.
Cut from quality, kiln-dried stock. The grain runs with the longest dimension.
Thin Stock is sawn to +/- 1/8" of the listed size.
Carving and Turning Blocks are sawn to +/- 1/4" of the listed size.
Plywood sizes are nominal, the dimensions are +/- 1/8" of the listed size.
Larger blocks are sawn to +/- 1/4" of the listed size.
Smaller blocks are sawn to +/- 1/8" of the listed size.
Spindle stock, or stock that is 1-1/2" - 2" wide is sawn to +/-1/8" of the listed size.

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