Uses for moderate amount of 4/4ish aromatic cedar?

[Gator95]

As part of a 'shorts and misfits' bundle I bought at the local lumber yard for cheap (will probably post sometime later- might either be a gloat or a 'wow- that wasn't even worth $65' thing) I've got a medium quantity of aromatic cedar.

Once I break it down to usable pieces, I'd expect to have about 6-8 BF with a couple ok sized 4'x6" pieces and a bunch of short 2'x2" type pieces salvaged. Boards have cracks and some nasty checking that I'll need to cut around... which is it was part of the 'shorts and misfits' bundle. Probably about 15-20 board foot originally if the boards weren't cracked up with defects. Maybe 6-8BF final yield is optimistic.

So I'm not going to build a cedar closet lining out of it... what else can I do with aromatic cedar?

[BigguyZ]

I actually like the look for pens...

[Popeye]

Band saw boxes.
Pat

[cabinetman]

You might not have enough to line a closet, but, if you have the capabilities to resaw, you could line a few drawers or just put in a section of cedar in a closet, like wainscoting. You could also make a cigar humidor box, or a small wind instrument like a flute.
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[Stan]

I agree with Pat, cedar makes great BS boxes.

[just started]

I would be happy to help you use it by taking some of it off your hands. )

[crokett]

Bandsaw box. Or you could glue up and maybe do a segmented bowl?

[Gator95]

Hmmm.... don't have a bandsaw.
Anything else I could do with it other than a bandsaw box?

Seems like it would split to easy to use it for any furniture applications. Maybe use it for drawer sides in a dresser?

I've got wood in search of a project.

[LCHIEN]

they make nice little boxes, usually have some unusual figure or early/latewood. Certainly aromatic.
A lot of cigar humidors made of cedar?

[BigguyZ]

they make nice little boxes, usually have some unusual figure or early/latewood. Certainly aromatic.
A lot of cigar humidors made of cedar?

Cigar boxes are traditionally made from Spanish Cedar, not aromatic cedar. With the latter, you may feel like you're smoking a gerbal cage...

[poolhound]

Gator,

I have a bunch of aromatic cedar (60-70 bd/ft) and one more project to go with it. No sure where you are but if I have any left at the end you are welcome to it if you need more.

[Gator95]

Gator,

I have a bunch of aromatic cedar (60-70 bd/ft) and one more project to go with it. No sure where you are but if I have any left at the end you are welcome to it if you need more.

Thanks for the offer! I'm in Atlanta so shipping it would probably be more expensive than buying more.

Might have enough to make a small bench. Does it weather reasonably well outdoors and hold together? Not sure how strong the wood is compared to red cedar.

[poolhound]

Thanks for the offer! I'm in Atlanta so shipping it would probably be more expensive than buying more.

Might have enough to make a small bench. Does it weather reasonably well outdoors and hold together? Not sure how strong the wood is compared to red cedar.

I am using it for patio tables. I have the small one finished and now have to build the big one. it is insect resistant (they dont like the smell or taste) and I belive also pretty good with moisture although I am not sure I would want to leave it untreated if it was going to be subjected to large and frequest downpours.

[scmhogg]

I agree with gator. Do NOT use aromatic cedar for cigars. Spanish cedar is preferred, it is not even a true cedar, it is deciduous.

You can make nice little gifts from the very small scraps you have. You can take a piece 2" X 6" add a hook to hang in closets. Or, make small blocks for sweater drawers. The drawer blocks can be fancy shapes too. Sand the scraps smooth and put them in a plastic bag immediately, to preserve the smell.

Save the shavings, put in small cloth bags for sachets.

Steve