Straight grain with a fine texture. Knots and
bark inclusion are common.
Color:
Mixture of cream and dark red coloring.
Workability:
Easy to cut but may tend to split easily when nailing and fastening.
Finishing
Qualities:
Accepts finishes well with the exception of turpentine based products. Aromatic is
generally left unfinished. Finishing can destroy its aromatic properties.
Durability:
Uses:
Carving, Closet Linings.
Comments:
Aromatic properties are reputed to repel moths.
Because of this it is often used in closets and chests.
WoodZone
Woodworking Retail Store 2263 Sunset Blvd. West Columbia, SC 29169.
803-233-3764
Offering in stock supplies for furniture making, finishing,
carving, turning, and other forms of woodcraft.