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    Question If it smells like cedar...?

    I have some trees that smell like cedar, but do not have the red heartwood like eastern red cedar. I think these may be Atlantic White Cedar. They were downed trees in a boggy area near a creek on my property in South Carolina. Anyone turned this before? Any special aspects besides the nice smell? This wood may be a bit too punky, but I will turn some to see how it comes out.

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    Rick, white cedar turns really nice but cracks really easy...soon as you done turning and sanding get a finish on it quick ( maybe a oil finish of some sort )
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    Great turning but cracks a lot. DNA seems to keep it down somewhat.
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    Good for split fencing IMO.
    Have fun and take care

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    With photos

    It turned really nice. A couple of shots with a mineral oil finish. 7" diameter.
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    nothing wrong with that. I think it turned out great
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    Good looking bowl Rick! Bet it is light as a feather! Really like the growth ring pattern in the second photo! Nice work!
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    If it smells like cedar . . . run away, run away! Nah, that's just cuz I'm allergic to it. You did a beautiful job on your bowl, Rick, nice work! Jude

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    Rick:
    That looks great! I can just about smell the cedar...Love those patterns!

    All the best.

    Don

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