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Atlantic White Cedar vs. Northern Whiter or WRC
By:Jon Allen
Date: 3/17/1999, 9:27 pm

I am planning on buying some Atlantic White Cedar sight unseen. I have never used the wood and was wondering how it compares to Northern and Western Red Cedar. I have looked up the specific gravity for each in Nick's book and they are all pretty close (.31 - .32). What I am concerned about since I will not be picking it out myself is how knotty it is. My guess is that it is pretty close to Northern White but would appreciate any comments.

Thanks.

Jon Allen

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Atlantic White Cedar vs. Northern Whiter or WRC
Jon Allen -- 3/17/1999, 9:27 pm
Re: Atlantic White Cedar vs. Northern Whiter or WR
Bruce E. -- 3/19/1999, 8:04 pm
Re: Atlantic White Cedar vs. Northern Whiter or WR
Kenneth Paul -- 3/18/1999, 11:48 am
Re: Atlantic White Cedar vs. Northern Whiter or WR
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 3/18/1999, 9:58 am