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Cedar is a softwood and comparable to pine in terms of its hardness.
Cedar is a softwood and comparable to pine in terms of its hardness.
Properties:
Properties:
Cedar is a strong wood
Cedar wood is not prone to warping or sagging
high decay resistance.
Exceptional durability typically used for furniture
Cedar is also a stable wood, not prone to either expansion with changes in temperature and moisture or to cracking.
Cedar wood is able to accept and maintain a finish it takes a variety of coatings, paints and stains exceptionally well, particularly when dried and properly primed.
These qualities make it an ideal timber for furniture. Cedar in general is also noted for its aromatic qualities.
Low density and consistency make it an ideal wood to cut, saw, nail and glue. Easy to work with hand tools and machine tools such as CNC.
Cedar’s lightness and stability make it useful in crafting musical instruments such as guitars, violins and such wood stringed instruments Cedar wood has resistance to warping or cracking over time while imparting desirable acoustic qualities to the instrument.
These properties make red cedar a popular choice for interior panelling in rooms and corridors. Another common use for cedar wood is in making shingles.
Sustainability:
Sustainability:
Western Red Cedar produces fewer greenhouse gases, generates less water and air pollution, and requires less energy to produce than man made building alternatives.
In terms of timber Cedar is a slow growing tree. Cedar forests have to be managed carefully to make them sustainable, grown and harvested in the right way.
Material handling
Material handling
Wear a dust mask while sanding to avoid dust inhalation which can cause short and long term damage to the lungs.
Protective equipment
Protective equipment
Dust mask
Tightly fitting googles
Gloves
Spotlight RCA
Spotlight RCA
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