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Is it a Thuja or a cedrus? Cedrus makes beautiful lumber but thuja cladding is probably a more sellable product. Thuja is ok for furniture type stuff but only if it is slow grown. Ive tried using fast grown thuja for stuff before and it doesn't finish very well as when sanded/planed the summer growth tears out and doesn't sand flat because its so soft

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23 hours ago, CDMR said:

Depending on the type of cedar, how about some for draws and wardrobes as it is a natural moth repellant. So similar cut but not featheredge and quarter sawn where possible.

 

Just a thought.

Thanks for the suggestion.

Quarter sawn won't be a problem as it'll need to be broken down with the alaskan before going on the bandsaw mill.

 

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14 hours ago, Jamespepperpot said:

Is it a Thuja or a cedrus? Cedrus makes beautiful lumber but thuja cladding is probably a more sellable product. Thuja is ok for furniture type stuff but only if it is slow grown. Ive tried using fast grown thuja for stuff before and it doesn't finish very well as when sanded/planed the summer growth tears out and doesn't sand flat because its so soft

The tree is on the deck with no foliage so not easy to tell what sort it is, I'll have a word with the estate ranger.

Thanks for the advice.

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