{"product_id":"spanish-cedar-inlay-wood-blanks-1-4-x-1-1-2-x-9","title":"Spanish Cedar Inlay Blank 1\/4\" x 1-1\/2\" x 9\" – Kiln Dried for Humidors, Guitar Necks, Inlay \u0026 Furniture Accents","description":"\u003c!-- Product Description: Spanish Cedar Inlay Blank --\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring exceptional aromatic warmth and timeless elegance to your woodworking projects with this premium Spanish Cedar inlay blank. Despite its name, Spanish Cedar is not a true cedar but a member of the mahogany family, prized for its beautiful reddish-brown color, straight grain, and delightful cedar-like fragrance. Lightweight yet stable, Spanish Cedar offers excellent workability and natural resistance to decay and insects, making it a favorite among cigar humidor makers, luthiers, and furniture craftsmen. Its pleasant aroma and rich appearance add a touch of sophistication to any piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring \u003cstrong\u003e1\/4\" thick x 1-1\/2\" wide x 9\" long\u003c\/strong\u003e, this slim, precision-cut blank is ideal for adding warm, aromatic accents to furniture, musical instruments, humidors, and decorative inlay work. 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