1/4" Spanish Cedar PRE-CUT Thin Boards, Humidor Lining (Choose Your Size)
SKU: hum_pack$39.00 /Pack
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Why Choose Spanish Cedar?
Straight-grained, wavy, curly and mottled grain. Soft with a moderately coarse texture. Easy on tools and cutters, but the low density and softness make it prone to splintering. Resembles mahogany at first glance. Milled Spanish cedar also contains an uncontrollable resin that seeps onto the surface.
Why use Spanish cedar? Take your pick: the consistent reddish gold color, the extraordinary low weight, the ease of machining, or its general good looks. The wood is the traditional choice for the interior of humidors (cigar boxes) because it aids the aging process of cigars. While Spanish cedar is fragrant, the wood also boasts excellent resistance to rot, making it a good choice for outdoor projects.
This 1/4" thick material is available as a lining in cigar humidors. The 1/4" thickness lets you take advantage of the humidification properties on the inside of the box while using any other type of wood you want on the outside.
| Thickness | 1/4" (≈ 1/4" approx) |
| Width | 3-1/2" or 5-1/2" |
| Length | 18", 24", 36" |
| Grade | Select & Better |
| Quantity | Choose 4, 10 or 20 |
Weight
2.5
lbs /Bd. Ft.
-30.17% lighter than red oak (3.58 /bd. ft.)
General Workability
Wood Texture
Ease of Finishing
Wood Texture
Ease of Finishing
Color Range
Light red or pinkish orange
Light red or pinkish orange
What's The Tree Like?
May reach 100 feet in height with a buttressed trunk up to 72" in diameter. Bole may be 40-60 feet.
May reach 100 feet in height with a buttressed trunk up to 72" in diameter. Bole may be 40-60 feet.
Other Names
Brazilian cedar, British Guiana cedar, British Honduras cedar, Cedar, Cedre rouge, Cedro, Cedro oloroso, Cedro red, Central American cedar, Cigar box cedar, Epi, Guyana cedar, Honduras cedar, Jamaican cedar, Kapere, Mexican cedar
Brazilian cedar, British Guiana cedar, British Honduras cedar, Cedar, Cedre rouge, Cedro, Cedro oloroso, Cedro red, Central American cedar, Cigar box cedar, Epi, Guyana cedar, Honduras cedar, Jamaican cedar, Kapere, Mexican cedar
Some Typical Uses
Cigar box lining, lead pencils, boat building, pattern work, furniture, doors.
Cigar box lining, lead pencils, boat building, pattern work, furniture, doors.
What Does The Janka Hardness Rating Mean?
The Janka hardness test is the international standard for measuring the resistance of a sample of wood to denting and wear.
It's expressed in psi, or pounds-per-square-inch. The test measures the pressure required to embed an 11.28mm (.444 in) diameter steel ball into wood to half the ball's diameter. The measurement was developed to determine whether a species is suitable for use as flooring; however, we include it here and compare it to the rating of red oak to help you make a buying choice.
There is a difference between hardness and being difficult to work with. Generally speaking, the harder the wood the easier it is to finish and polish. Harder woods create good, solid long-lasting joinery in furniture.
The hardness of wood varies with the direction of the wood grain, and varies from piece to piece. So a Janka rating is an average of numerous tests performed on all directions and numerous pieces. Use the Janka hardness rating as guide, not a definitive answer.
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Verified Buyer
Russell S
De Leon Springs, FL
I've used it once or twice
New Woodworker
As Advertised!
These Spanish Cedar boards are beautiful! They smell great, their dimensions are consistent, no blemishes or cracks, and they're going to do wonders for my humidor. Surface texture seems fine enough to contact cigars without worrying about damaged wrappers. The unit price is very attractive, too. Delivery was smooth, the boards were securely wrapped, and the split box top makes for easy access and organization. I bought the 10pk of 5.5x36in boards. I'd love to see these in a wider format, perhaps 8in for one-piece shelves of a humidor. A man can dream, right? I'll definitely buy more of these, thanks!
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