It's been a while since I've posted anything on the blog. There's a reason for it. No, it's not extended Holidays celebrating. My family and I went on a trip to Mexico to visit some family - yes, some people have it very rough, spending all those darn winter months in a miserable spot like Mexico, shovelling sand from the driveway and going through the tough process of putting socks on when the thermometer dips below 25 degrees Celsius.
That being said, I took notice of a wood I didn;t know about while I was there. The Mexicans call it "cedro" (literally "cedar"), but it's better known up here as West Indian cedar (or Spanish cedar or "cigar box" cedar). Unlike the cedar we use for hedges, this is a hardwood that is used outdoors because of its resistance to humidity and to insects. It also smells very nice and is an absolutely gorgeous reddish brown with some nice grain. And yes, my supplier carries some. Don;t be surprised to see this crop up in a project soon.
That being said, I took notice of a wood I didn;t know about while I was there. The Mexicans call it "cedro" (literally "cedar"), but it's better known up here as West Indian cedar (or Spanish cedar or "cigar box" cedar). Unlike the cedar we use for hedges, this is a hardwood that is used outdoors because of its resistance to humidity and to insects. It also smells very nice and is an absolutely gorgeous reddish brown with some nice grain. And yes, my supplier carries some. Don;t be surprised to see this crop up in a project soon.