[Woodcarver] Alaskan Cedar

[Mike Allen]

If you're offered Alaskan Yellow Cedar, it could be quite a find.  It's a 
very slow-growing tree, with about 40 rings per inch.  It's just about the 
same as basswood in appearance, with no noticeable grain, and it's not much 
harder.  It has a fragrance that really stays with the wood, and the slick 
feel of the wood helps to "lubricate" your cutting tools.  It's also insect 
and moisture proof, so you can use it in a lot of applications where other 
hard and softwoods might be a problem.
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From: "Watson Family" <watsonb at iinet.com.au>
To: "woodcarver-six.pairlist.net" <woodcarver at six.pairlist.net>
Sent: Friday, October 15, 2004 2:35 AM
Subject: [Woodcarver] Alaskan Cedar


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> One of our large suppliers here in Aust. Has a timber for sale which they 
> are calling Alaskan Cedar.
> My question is how does it carve?.
> Can it take fine detail?
> It looks like it may be good but they only have it in 10x2 x12ft long so 
> don't feel like investing just on the off chance.
> Any comments will be welcome.
>
> Peter
> Woodcarvings and Wildlife Sculptures
> http://www.watsonwoodcarver.com
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