Cedar:

Cedrus spp.

A moderately available softwood with excellent working properties, commonly used in construction and millwork applications.

Type
Softwood
Janka Hardness
792 lbf
Very Soft
Density
21.00 lb/ft³
(352.00 kg/m³)
Origin
North America, Asia
Wavy Grain Coarse Texture Limited Low Cost

Appearance Characteristics

Color

Light colored heartwood with minimal color variation

Grain Pattern

Wavy

Texture

Coarse

Luster

Low

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Albizia

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900 lbf Hardwood

Nepalese Alder

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