Spanish Cedar questions.

KingoftheCove

The Kid

It wood worry me too, Not to say the guy is misrepresenting, but one of the reasons why spanish cedar is used vs american cedar is because american cedar is stronger (too strong) smelling than spanish cedar. Buyer beware. Just curious ...Why didnt you post this is your bucketdor thread? Also there are a bunch of existing threads regarding spanish cedar, Lots of good info.

xmacro

Go to your local crafts or lumber store - an 8ft x 6" board will run you about $30, with an extra $20 to cut it any which way you'd like

KingoftheCove

xmacro:

Go to your local crafts or lumber store - an 8ft x 6" board will run you about $30, with an extra $20 to cut it any which way you'd like

good idea (duh!) - for some reason I didn't even think of the lumber store - thought it was some kind of special wood

xmacro

Oh, it is - spanish cedar's only real use is for humidors, but you'd be surprised at how many lumber stores carry it

jlmarta

I'm both a woodworker and a tightwad. If it were me, I'd line the inside with pieces from old cigar boxes - for a couple reasons. It would probably be cheaper and the strips of wood, placed vertically, will fit the curve of the bucket.

jr_p951

Spanish Cedar is tough to find in sheets. I had to get a company out of Florida to ship it here to Cali. If you need that contact info, I can send it over. They supply B&M's with Spanish Cedar for their walk-in humidors. I'd def be weary if the ebay seller says it has a strong aroma. If figured I spend enough money in cigars, I should build the drawers for the winedor out of known good Spanish Cedar.

laker1963

xmacro

^ I stand corrected Everytime I ever walked into a lumber store asking for it, the clerk asked me how big a humidor I was building, so I assumed it was only for humidors

KingoftheCove

Russ55

I wonder if it would be possible to get some really thin Spanish cedar sheets? Thin enough that you could shape it along the walls of the bucket. Kind of like how some cigars are cedar wrapped, but on the inside of your bucket. Maybe cut out a little circle for the bottom. I don't know, just a thought. Might be too expensive.

jlmarta

CAcigarguy007

Since you are very near me we don't have many options. You can go to woodcraft or you can order it from Rockler. Rockler might be cheaper once you factor in gas/time. I use a thin sheet of spanish cedar from a box of Pepin made Troya Classicos and it provides all the Cedar aroma that I require for my Rubbermaid-bin-a-dor.

laker1963