Red Cedar Woodworking Woes: Tackling “Red Cedar Mess” Through Preventive Measures
“Red cedar mess” refers to a collection of challenges encountered when working with red cedar wood. These include adhesive failure, blistering, checking, cupping, decay, discoloration, grain raise, honeycombing, mildew, and warping. Insufficient bonding, moisture entrapment, wood shrinkage, moisture variation, fungal growth, UV exposure, sanding techniques, air pockets, prolonged moisture exposure, and moisture movement are the…