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from southern Mexico through Central and South America and into the West red cedar, which, in fact, lists as a juniperone of the 50 or so junipers

From shop HortonsElderandHerbs, $12.00 Found something you love but want to make it even more uniquely you? Cedar wood has many applications. Paper-backed However, the favored use of both woods was and remains for Eastern red cedar boards, mostly #1 Common, will run There are also cedar trees in Alaska (yellow cedar) and Central and South America (Spanish cedar). Due to its small trunk diameter, eastern red cedar typically From shop HeathenTreasureShop, $8.00 From shop CreationsByGarner, ad by PappysWoodwork PattiByDonald Machining tips Log In. finishing wax, and dont finish the inside of a chest or storage unit or youll CaneyMountainGifts the Dakotas, then south to Nebraska and Texas and east through Florida and native to North America. Many sellers on Etsy offer personalized, made-to-order items. And dont coat either with a clear polyurethane finishthe oil GCPaddles UNLIMITED Membership is like taking a master class in woodworking for less than $10 a month. Is this wood similar, same or relatedto what I call Juniper? It was also used for making small buckets, shingles and even small boats. Ad from shop TreeSeedMan RootedLouisiana From shop CaneyMountainGifts, ad by MadeOnALathe Trees grow I think the name should be changed to "Nolickumlips" just as a warning to anyone working it that you should not lick your lips while working with it. He had a student who did his masters-thesis based on this tree that I found. From shop NurserySeedlingsCo, $44.00

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I use eastern red (since I'm right in the heart of Virginia) for kindling, and that stuff can have knotty, twisted grain. However, cedar is also frequently used to create indoor furniture like chests and tables, as it has a unique reddish hue and gives off a welcomed scent.

The wood machines very well, especially if knives are sharp and sandpaper is fresh.

Stability. Ad from shop davidwalshbowlmaker Its difficult to measure the environmental impacts of using cedar wood. (10% off), ad by PlantObsessions Stiffness (MOE) averages 0.9 million psi. Ad from shop GCPaddles The sapwood is very white while the heartwood is reddish purple to reddish brown. Please. woodslicedepot 33 0 obj << /Linearized 1 /O 35 /H [ 820 271 ] /L 279332 /E 48616 /N 7 /T 278554 >> endobj xref 33 20 0000000016 00000 n Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy.

counterpart Zorro, there are two tree species from different geographic origins Strength. Red Oak Wood Veneer - 2' x 8' - Flat Cut - 10 Mil Paper Backed, Red Oak Wood Veneer - 1' x 8' - Flat Cut - 10 Mil Paper Backed, Red Oak Wood Veneer - 1' x 8' - Flat Cut - 3M PSA Backed, Red Oak Wood Veneer - 2' x 8' - Flat Cut - 3M PSA Backed, Red Oak Wood Veneer Sheet - 4' x 8' - 10 Mil Paperbacked, Flaky Red Oak Wood Veneer Sheet - 4' x 8' - Quartersawn - 10 Mil Paper Backed, Red Oak Wood Veneer Sheet - 4' x 8' - Rift Cut - 10 Mil Paper Backed, You must be logged in to write a comment. There is the Western Red cedar relative of Northern White Cedar (thuja occidentalis) and the Alaskan relative is Atlantic White Cedar (chamaecyparus thyoides). Eastern red cedar is a species of juniper. It is a favorite wood of the craftsman, for it is very easily worked with all types of tools, has good carving and whittling qualities, stays in place, and takes a beautiful natural nish. Despite this, Spanish cedar is still commonly found and used in the US. offerings are Select & Better quality and surfaced two sides (S2S). 0000002830 00000 n

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include: Ripping For instance, I have just learned that the West Coast Species of Western Red Cedar (thuja plicata) and Alaskan Yellow Cedar (chamaecyparus nootkatensis - the "Nootka Sound False Cypress would be a more precise name) both have relatives on the East coast of North America. Although the moth repelling properties of the wood and its aroma have often been overstated, nevertheless eastern red cedar lumber today is highly prized for storage chests for linens and clothing, as well as closet, dresser drawer and wardrobe liners. 0000005785 00000 n Ad from shop Standgalore As a gymnospere tree, Cedar lumber is often knotty and is usually straight-grained, though it can sometimes be figured too.

I used maple for the rails andstiles, and something called "Spanish Cedar" for the panels.

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Expect to find some sapwood on 0000001706 00000 n fowlerwoodwerks Under Add your personalization, the text box will tell you what the seller needs to know. Ad from shop TimberWoodPrints trailer << /Size 53 /Info 31 0 R /Root 34 0 R /Prev 278544 /ID[<4616e2c3e88675e6d6489f7c9164dfea>] >> startxref 0 %%EOF 34 0 obj << /Type /Catalog /Pages 30 0 R /Metadata 32 0 R >> endobj 51 0 obj << /S 141 /Filter /FlateDecode /Length 52 0 R >> stream The berry is also associated with gin making and is used as a spice for cooking. Commenting has been disabled. Should shipping be LESS than, I am going to start looking for old tree roots and make one like this. Ad from shop YouHerbIt oil from joining surfaces with acetone or lacquer thinner. foot (22 mil). 0000006069 00000 n This tree is ubiquitous throughout the Middle Atlantic states, especially along fence lines where birds have deposited the seeds. The cedar smell reminds some people of "hope chests" that young ladies used at one time for storing linens, woolens and other fabrics, especially prior to marriage. Eastern Redcedar is used chiey for chests, cabinets, wardrobes and closet lining because of its beautiful coloring, sound knots, which are variable and attractive, and its aromatic fragrance which is reputedly a good preventive for moth destruction, The wood is also a favorite for lead pencils, cigar boxes and is especially in demand for souvenir novelties of all kinds. Native to the eastern half of the U.S., eastern red cedar FREE shipping, ad by TICreativeArts Although its not uncommon to find Cedar used indoors for things like moulding and blanket chests, it is most well known for its use in outdoor wood furniture. BristolBotanicals

With that said, Eastern red cedar, although considered a softwood, has a significantly higher janka rating than the other varities and is thus stronger and more durable. Some trees have been found 120 feet high and four feet in diameter. ranges from Maine west to New York, Quebec, Ontario, Michigan, Minnesota, and Ad from shop MudRiverOriginals Although all adhesives work well with the cedars, first remove their natural The seller might still be able to personalize your item. Theyre considered hardwoods. Boards vary only in color, amount of sapwood, and number of knots, Assembling. MadeOnALathe From shop SatoriCedarSpas, $7,500.00 Most of them were logged out about a hundred years ago. It also comes as ship-lapped

or tongue-and-groove closet lining, most commonly in 1/4 33/4" During the settlement of the United States by the colonists, cedar was prized as a fencing material due to its natural decay resistance. You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. FREE shipping, ad by Illuminationed Along the coastal plain from South Carolina to Florida, Eastern Redcedar and Southern Redcedar are difcult to distinguish and are usually marketed as one species.

* I met and made friends with a dendrochronologist, a tree-ring scientist, who has studied this species extensively through this region. HeartwoodCraftSupply Ad from shop jeanniemaysplace Lycomingwoods Fill out the requested information. I have twenty Eastern Red Cedar fence posts that I harvested from a friends property. PappysWoodwork they do tend to split.

Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. The wood dries very easily and quickly with little warp or cracking, except for cracking in the knots. Ad from shop TreestoTablesByTom Hi sparrow. To help the finish adhere and cure, first wipe all wood to be finished with a fast-evaporating solvent like naphtha or lacquer thinner to temporarily remove the oil. Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. Indies. For wildlife, its foliage, although low in nutritional value, provides an emergency food supply for wildlife in stress. Spanish cedaralso called cedro, cigar-box cedar, or They milled up beautifully, exhibiting some wonderful grain patterns upon completion.

The available supply for these uses, however, is gradually becoming more limited except for posts. SatoriCedarSpas Density. If youre going to use cedar wood, take extra care to make sure youre buying domestically harvested lumber. Although knots and defects in Spanish cedar are You obviously retain lots of nebulous information that won't earn you any income, but makes for good conversation.The cedar that started this thread is Juniperus Virginiana. These woods work well with either hand or power tools, but My grandfather put some large posts in the ground almost 100 years ago in western Nebraska and as far as I know,they are still sound.

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Shrinkage in drying is under 4 percent. accented by faint white stripes and tight knots. From shop Bonsaicreationsbybj, $49.99

All topped off with a glass top finish poured on. Typically, orders of $35 USD or more (within the same shop) qualify for free standard shipping from participating Etsy sellers. Ad from shop TICreativeArts Eastern red cedar is a significantly harder and stronger wood than the red cedar that grows on the West coast.

are required. Plus tips, advice, and special offers from Fine Woodworking. Characteristics of Eastern Red Cedar Wood. For fifty some years, I've wondered about the accuracy of that statement. r+6KJn_! Western and eastern reds are pretty light woods and I've always wondered if it is sturdy enough? So avoid boards that feel Dark purple-blue berries one-quarter to three-eighths inch in diameter grow on the small, rather at leaf sprays. Shipping policies vary, but many of our sellers offer free shipping when you purchase from them. From shop AliaPure, Sale Price $8.95 I'd like to hear how it is to work given that attribute. PlantObsessions 0000003599 00000 n Natural distribution map for Juniperus virginiana var. From shop dvbhq, $60.00 Ad from shop fowlerwoodwerks It is well suited to many types of projects of the hobbyist and the homework shop. Ad from shop CedarGroveWoodwork 0000005863 00000 n A reputation for fragrance clouds their true identity. Age turns both woods an attractive warm brown, so staining

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From shop WillowTreeArtisan, ad by RootedLouisiana This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, finish for an outdoor port orford cedar bench, Editor's Letter: Technology and the future of woodworking. NurserySeedlingsCo Yes! From shop NestaChairs, ad by woodslicedepot Because cedar wood is a common choice for flooring, decking, and furniture, people often have questions related to its appearance, durability, eco-friendliness, and the various types of cedar wood used today. davidwalshbowlmaker I did not seal the ends as I did not know that I needed to. Ad from shop 2ndChancesWoodwork 0000000820 00000 n What are these mysterious trees? ), no wonder it acts more like Mahogany than cedar!! Eastern Redcedar is one of twelve species of Juniper native to the United States. Original Price $9.95 From shop TreeSeedMan, ad by CedarNSuchCreations

Ron, Just so you know, my last post was in reference to spanish cedar, not juniper.Every time I have used it, at some point I end up licking my lips, and the dust seems to find its way even around my mask, and I am here to tell you, it is bitter. Hope chests, indoor moulding, outdoor furniture, flooring, decking, and siding.

Gluing and machining. But it makes awesome kindling. But it is one of the oldest living trees E of the Rockies. Don't know the ramifications of this dust but, it sounds like precaution is in order.

It is highly and pleasantly aromatic. In its homeland, Spanish cedar, due to

Ad from shop dvbhq dry forests from Mexicos Pacific coast, throughout Central America and the From shop Standgalore, $23.99 It is shreddy and peels off in narrow shaggy strips. Theyre considered softwoods. From shop MachinicGarden, $40.00 TICreativeArts woods fragrance. From shop KNWoodShopStudio, ad by SmithwoodworkingNC Become an UNLIMITED member and get it all: searchable online archive of every issue, how-to videos, Complete Illustrated Guide to Woodworking digital series, print magazine, e-newsletter, and more. You should compile all this and write a book. For the romantic, I'm building two modified adirondack chairs that will sit facing each other but offset on a glider frame. With powerful tools and services, along with expert support and education, we help creative entrepreneurs start, manage, and scale their businesses. These mantle/beams are absolutely beautiful. Eastern Redcedar grows through the eastern half of North America from Maine, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, southern Quebec and Ontario to southeastern North Dakota, southward to eastern Texas and eastward to northern Florida. This forum post is now archived. MachinicGarden Although there are many different types of cedar trees, the ones most commonly used for their lumber are Eastern and Western Red Cedar.

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To renew the old, unfinished cedar aroma simply sand it lightly with 220 grit. Some variants are used to make boats, musical instruments, and other small objects as well.

Only slightly related to western red cedar. From shop NutsAnywhere, ad by SatoriCedarSpas Trim eastern red cedar boards to eliminate knots on edges before jointing. H|UM6WH1oJt7 [ its abundance and great size, finds employment anywhere strength and lightness CreationsByGarner encased knots. No I'm not a botanist, I'm a woodworker who is also interested in tree species. (708)228-9168 www.rednecktreasuresfurniture.com, Rustic Cedar Wood Log Shelf / Cabin / Lodge Decor / by BJWoodworks, cedar coffee table with wagon wheel rustic, Handcrafted Cedar Log Bench by CedarRifficDesigns on Etsy, $749.00 (I want to make my own of course).

It only has about 500 rings,* that is not old for out West, but from around here, the only thing older are the Cypress trees. Spanish cedar exists in the dwindling forests in Central and South America and is considered vulnerable to extinction. Thin There are still a few around that are much older, but the oldest ones still standing were hollow, which conceals their true age, so they were left because they were deemed worthless. KaffesKorner Youll find it in thicker (to 8/4) and wider (over 10") boards. Because of these factors, we recommend recycled pastic lumber (RPL) instead. It is naturally weather and insect resistant, gives off a pleasing and recognizable scent, and is aesthetically attractive to look at.

It is common to have many tight knots that add to the character as well.

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If it is, it very resistant to rot. Ad from shop CaneyMountainGifts to 100' tall with diameters to 6' and a trunk free of branches for 40' or more. The phrases really denote whether the wood comes from a tree thats in the gymnosperm or dicot group.

stock for lining is also available. strips sold in packs to cover 15 square feet for about $25. redcedar), the smallish tree of 40' to 60' heights and 12" to 24" From shop jeanniemaysplace, ad by LazerEtchingDesigns From shop WoodworksByTimothy, $159.99 Because of this, it would be easy to unknowingly purchase Spanish Cedar. This excess causes them to later weep under a finish or As it ages it loses its reddish hues and becomes a silver or gray color. call us directly, and let us know what you are looking for. I am considering using it an outdoor furniture project. MudRiverOriginals to $3.50 a board foot.

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