Although there are many factors that go into the quality of a top (such as straightness and tightness of grain) given premium grade wood, master luthiers are able to make outstanding guitars with either spruce or cedar, so the question of which is better is in good part a matter of taste. In general, the tone of spruce is brighter, and the tonal envelop has a more defined edge and better separation than cedar. Cedar produces a darker tonality, with a more rounded, enveloping tone than spruce.

Cedar tends to produce a warmer sound and ages faster than spruce. Spruce is brighter and ages more over a longer period of time. Visually, cedar is darker in color with a fairly tight grain pattern. Spruce tends to be very blond with a slightly wider grain pattern.

A No. Cedar has a reddish/yellow tome. When it grays, it looks kind of silver gray. Spruce is whiter and when it grays it turns a dark gray.

A The main difference between cedar & spruce is longevity. Northern white cedar should last on Long Island about 10-15 years. Spruce should last about 7 years. Where or how it is installed can add or take away the life of your wood fence. A wood fence installed 2" off the ground will last longer then if it were sitting on the ground. Installation near trees, brush, sprinklers, ect. Can lessen the life of a wood fence.

In scientific tests the performance of a cedar greenhouse was compared with an aluminium greenhouse of the same shape and size. The tests confirmed that cedar is the best material. Not only did the cedar greenhouse produce healthier and larger crops, it also used less electricity and less water. The tests included specific heat experiments. There were tests on frost sensitive plants such as french beans and tomatoes over a 3 month period in which both greenhouses were unheated.

Experience! Our tubs are 43" deep, providing a unique soaking effect that is not available in shallow plastic spas. The aromatic smell of cedar coupled with the relaxing soak, and therapeutic massage provides a unique experience.

In scientific tests the performance of a cedar greenhouse was compared with an aluminium greenhouse of the same shape and size. The tests confirmed that cedar is the best material. Not only did the cedar greenhouse produce healthier and larger crops, it also used less electricity and less water. The tests included specific heat experiments. There were tests on frost sensitive plants such as french beans and tomatoes over a 3 month period in which both greenhouses were unheated.

Answer:Our Cedar and Basswood blinds have identical components, coating finish, and build quality. The difference between the blinds lie in the look, the size of slats, and the hardness of the wood. See below for a comparison chart: Overall, Cedar is the traditional, high quality, top-of-the-tree timber blind. However, a well-made and well-finished Basswood blind these days is a worthy competitor. If you like the natural variability of wood, go for Cedar.

You're right that this was (and, in many ways still is) a commuter suburb. That's precisely what is historic about Spruce Hill. The movement of the middle class away from the central city to the edges of the city, and the transportation technology, building technology and real estate speculation that made that movement possible, mark a significant transition in American history.

Cedar is light weight but very durable and is unique in its resistance to bugs and its ability to weather without treatment (unlike other species). No. White Cedar will last 25-30 years unfinished. There is no need to treat the wood, because it is naturally resistant to rot and pests. However, some people like a little color; for that, it is recommended that you stain the product (rather than to apply paint to it) in order to retain the natural protection of cedar.

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Yes, by which I mean that I set the frequencies of the major resonances of the instrument to specific targets that I've developed over the years. In most of my instruments the main air resonance is between F and F#, the main top resonance is between G and G#, and the main back resonance is between A and A#. Nearly all the Hauser instruments that I've examined, including Segovia's Hauser, employ a similar resonance distribution.

The a.s.c resident expert on this topic seems to be humidor maker Daniel Morris DeRight. He responded to queries on a.s.c as well as on rec.woodworking. Spanish Cedar and American Aromatic Red Cedar have little in common except their appearance. Spanish cedar (Cedrela odorata) is a very mild wood with good absorption characteristics and is used to line humidors.

Again, from humidor maker Daniel Morris DeRight "Most lumber yards do carry Spanish cedar, they just don't advertise it because they already have buyers. If you are building your own humidor, your best bet is to try and buy some from a local cabinetmaker. Better still, let them cut and plane it close to size, as cedar dust is rumored to be carcinogenic! I can't vouch for that, but I will tell you that the one time I planed cedar without my respirator on, I was coughing for several days.

Yes, many are, and many home-builders use broken-up boxes as a source for Spanish cedar. I've used the thin divider pieces that come in many Fuente boxes to line several humidors. It's very thin, so makes a good laminate. note: Take care when cutting or sanding Spanish Cedar. The dust is quite toxic when inhaled and can cause irritating respiratory ailments.

HealthSmart™ Bed Replacement Tops are now available online. At this time, all HealthSmart™ Bed Replacement Tops available for order through the online store are produced with a single type of panel fabric. Therefore, the replacement top may not match the original top exactly.

Championship Golfing, Fishing, Swimming, Learn to Fly, Community social events, Bridge, Canoeing, Bicycling, Garden club, Jogging & Walking, Or just enjoy the solitude.

Yes, there is a private GPS approach for the use of those Spruce Creek residents and their planes that are properly qualified.

No. This is not "God's waiting room." Seriously, the demographics of Spruce Creek portray the community as one with an average age lower than Florida's average age. There are many young families with children. Of course, all of these children are above average.

Spruce Creek, as a residential airpark, was conceived in the late sixties. The runway was part of a practice field built during World War II. No aircraft or personnel were ever based here. Construction on the community began in the mid seventies. More information can be found on our History page.