Log Cabin Rustics Blog: The Northern White Cedar Log Cabin Rustics

Scott R., Washington

Thank you for personalizing this experience and following up with me. That means a lot. We're looking forward to receiving the chairs and other items. I'll stay in touch concerning follow up orders to furnish our cabin.

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Tuesday, July 1, 2008

The Northern White Cedar

Perhaps you've been staring sentimentally at your nightstand lately,
wondering what its past life was like. Well, wonder no more! Today,
the Log Cabin Rustics blog will show you where every piece of white
cedar furniture came from.

The Northern White Cedar tree grows primarily around the Great Lakes
and Maine. It grows in pure and mixed stands; mostly in swamps, but
also in wetlands. In the winter, the Northern White Cedar is a
favorite for deer and porcupine who love to eat its thin cedar stems.

The White Cedar is the lightest commercial wood in the United States,
which is why it is preferred for log furniture projects. It is
resistant to decay and termites. It is also soft, glues well, and has little
dimensional change. It should be no surprise that it is the preferred
wood for log furniture. There are a few setbacks due to its softness
and workability, which result in poor bending strength and
nail-holding abilities.

by: Log Cabin Rustics