Western Red Cedar
Botanical Name
Overview
Grade Tab:- FAS, FAS/FAS IF, No.1 Common, No.2 Common. Cherry is a species which can require sorting for colour such as 90/50 = 90% 1 face + 2 edges sap free, 50% reverse face sap free.
Furniture and cabinet making, high class joinery, kitchen cabinets, mouldings,panelling, flooring, doors, boat interiors, musical instruments, turning and carving
Certification
FSC
Origin
FSC CW
Origin
North America
Density
580 kg/m3
Physical Structure
Hard with a fine straight close grain, Heartwood varies from reddish brown to rich red, SAP wood white to pinkish
Durability
Moderately durable
Drying
Relatively quick drying with some tendency to warp
Moisture Content
8 – 10% (+/-2%)
Working Qualities
Easy to machine, nails and glues well and when sanded, stained or polished produces excellent smooth finish. Dries quickly with moderately large shrinkage but is dimensionally stable after kilning
Storage Advice
Under cover
Purchasing Cycle
12 month
