Straight-grained, wavy, curly and mottled grain, Spanish Cedar is one of the most beautiful and versatile woods used for many applications. It is 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.
Other Names are : 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
Exceptionally stable Uses: Cigar box lining, lead pencils, boat building, pattern work, furniture, doors.