Cedrela Odorata from the family Meliaceae is the scientific name for a timber tree commonly known as Spanish Cedar. It is a hardwood that is mostly found in shades ranging from light, golden brown to a medium reddish-brown. It is used for construction work, paneling, veneer, the sounding board of classical-style acoustic guitars and is especially popular for cigar boxes and humidors.A humidor is
. where collectors of expensive cigars store their cigars to keep them at the optimum freshness. It is the preferred wood for humidors because it A) Offers protection from tobacco worms because of its odor, B) Has a high humidity absorption capacity, C) Supports the cigar aging process and D) Has a positive effect on the flavor of the cigars.There are many sources of Spanish Cedar plywood online. CustomCreations.net, located here: http://www.custom-creation.net/?gclid=CIb407vylq0CFQLrKgodTlTolg deals with Spanish cedar plywood specifically for use in making walk-in humidors and cigar lockers. An example of their pricing is as follows: 1/4" X 4' X 8' Spanish Cedar plywood sheets at $74.00 per sheet, 1/2" X 4' X 8' Spanish Cedar Plywood sheets at $99.00 per sheet and 3/4" X 4' X 8' Spanish Cedar Plywood sheets at $118.00 per sheet.Another online store offering Spanish Cedar plywood is Public Lumber Company, located here: http://publiclumber.com/store/pc/1-4-X4-X8-SPANISH-CEDAR-PLYWOOD-42p2.htm. It sells 4' x 8' sheets with A-grade Spanish Cedar face and shop grade back for $79.95. There is the option to purchase it as one full sheet or cut into two or four equal pieces.Woodvendors.com, found here:http://www.woodvendors.com/index.php/tg-spanish-cedar.html?gclid=CPKWgKv1lq0CFYHrKgoddj0p6A, sells Spanish Cedar in a variety of lengths and widths, in tongue and grove style, from 1'x2' to 1'x8'. The price range is from $1.68 per foot to $8.90 per foot. There is a helpful table on the site to assist with choosing the correct Spanish Cedar for the job. More reference links: http://www.custom-creation.net/?gclid=CIb407vylq0CFQLrKgodTlTolg http://publiclumber.com/store/pc/1-4-X4-X8-SPANISH-CEDAR-PLYWOOD-42p2.htm
