4/4 Spanish Cedar Flat Rate boards from Kingma Lumber in Edmonton, sold at one flat rate price no matter which board you pick. Every piece is 4/4 Spanish Cedar, 42" long and 5" to 7" wide, surfaced two sides, in the light pinkish brown, cedar-scented wood the trade calls cedro. It is light, stable, easy to mill, and naturally aromatic, which is why it ends up in humidors, drawer sides, closet linings, boxes, and exterior trim. Choose Kingma Lumber for real hardwood, local Edmonton pickup, and straight answers on species and finishing.
4/4 Spanish Cedar Boards in Edmonton, 42" Long
Quick answer: 4/4 Spanish Cedar Flat Rate is a surfaced two sides Spanish Cedar board from Kingma Lumber in Edmonton, 42" long and 5" to 7" wide, sold at one flat rate price for every board in that range. Pick it for humidors and cigar boxes, drawer sides and boxes, closet and chest linings, small cabinet parts, interior and exterior trim, and instrument work where you want a light, aromatic, stable wood.
Spanish Cedar (Cedrela odorata), sold in the trade as cedro, is not a true cedar. It sits in the mahogany family and works like a soft, light mahogany: about 600 lbf on the Janka scale and roughly 29 lbs per cubic foot, with straight to shallowly interlocked grain, medium texture, and a light pinkish to reddish brown colour that darkens with age. The lingering cedar smell comes from the wood's natural oils, and those same oils give it a durable to moderately durable rating against decay and termites. That combination of light weight, stability, and scent is why it is the standard wood for humidor interiors and closet linings, and a long-time choice for exterior millwork and boatbuilding.
At 42" long, 5" to 7" wide, and 4/4 thick, these are box and case boards rather than table stock. One board covers the sides of a chest or a run of drawer boxes, and the length is enough for a shelf, a run of trim, or a small cabinet door. Because it is surfaced two sides you can see the grain and colour before you buy, and the thickness resaws cleanly into 3/8" or 1/4" panels for humidor interiors, drawer bottoms, and box lids. Supply of Spanish Cedar is regulated: Cedrela is CITES listed and the species is rated vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, so it does not move through the yard in the volumes a domestic hardwood does.
Best for
- Humidors, cigar boxes, and tea and jewellery boxes
- Drawer sides, drawer bottoms, and case interiors
- Closet, chest, and blanket box linings
- Interior and exterior trim, window and door parts
- Small cabinet doors, panels, and shelving
- Instrument parts, patterns, and carving blanks
Not ideal for
- Cutting boards and food prep surfaces, since the wood is aromatic and oily
- Floors, stair treads, and workbench tops, since it dents easily at 600 lbf Janka
- Dining tables and long tops, since boards are 42" long
- Coffee, spice, or food storage boxes where the cedar smell would transfer
- Painted work with no sealer, since resin can bleed through the finish
Helpful buying guides
Frequently asked questions
What size are these Spanish Cedar boards?
Each board is 4/4 thick, 42" long, and 5" to 7" wide, surfaced two sides. Pricing is flat rate, so every board in that range costs the same and a 7" wide board is the best value.
What does 4/4 mean?
4/4 means four quarters of an inch, or roughly 1" thick in the rough. These boards are surfaced two sides, so plan on landing near 3/4" once you finish milling.
Is Spanish Cedar the same as Western Red Cedar?
No. Spanish Cedar (Cedrela odorata) is a tropical hardwood in the mahogany family, sold as cedro. Western Red Cedar is a softwood used for decks and fences. They share a smell and a name, not a species or a job.
Is Spanish Cedar good for a humidor?
Yes. It is the standard humidor and cigar box wood because it is stable, aromatic, and holds moisture well. Resaw it thin for the interior and leave those faces unfinished so the wood can breathe.
What are the gum pockets in Spanish Cedar?
They are natural resin deposits in the wood. They can still be wet, they clog blades and sandpaper, and they bleed through finishes. Clean them with a solvent and seal them with dewaxed shellac before you topcoat.
Can I pick this up in Edmonton?
Yes. Kingma Lumber stocks 4/4 Spanish Cedar and other hardwood lumber in Alberta at 4607 91 Ave NW in Edmonton. Current availability is shown on the live product page.
