Finishing cape lilac/ white cedar

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9th July 2009, 01:01 AM
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Finishing cape lilac/ white cedar

There have been a few threads on white cedar on the forum and the consensus seems to be that it is good to work but difficult to get a polished finish because it is a coarse wood.

I have got hold of some small pieces suitable for box making and small turnings (eg candlesticks) but I am waiting for it to finish seasoning. The medullary rays and tight growth rings show some real potential.

Has anyone out there had any success finishing this timber to a polish? Are there any tips anyone has for getting a decent finish?

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