Building a Coolidor Finally

[illilli]

Wait, wait, wait... You're saying you're waiting for the Chinese to knock off Spanish cedar trays???

...oh this oughta be good...

Does Spain actually produce Spanish cedar? Inquiring minds wanna know...

Despite its name, Spanish Cedar is not only a hardwood (and therefore not a Cedar at all), but it is also not Spanish. Spanish Cedar actually comes from the Meliaceae family, along with Mahogany; Spanish Cedar is similar to Genuine Mahogany in its beautiful coloration, attractive grain pattern, and great workability. The wood’s grain is usually quite straight and works well with both hand and power tools.

Spanish Cedar is also known as Cigar-box Cedar, as this was one of its traditional uses. The wood’s natural aroma repels insects, and the high resin count makes it very weather and rot resistant. Due to its low density, the lumber is quite lightweight, which makes this wood highly sought after as a high quality exterior grade species.

http://www.mcilvain.com/hardwoods/spanish-cedar/

As for where these trays are made.....definitely China. China makes everything. We bought some high-end furniture from Ethan Allen and it was all made in China. The materials were sent there and then the end product was shipped back. THAT is still cheaper than doing it here in America apparently. It's one of the sad stories.... another one is when puppies get hurt because Clydesdales step on them. I don't know if that's actually happened, but it would be sad too. Go Broncos!

[badwhale]

Despite its name, Spanish Cedar is not only a hardwood (and therefore not a Cedar at all), but it is also not Spanish. Spanish Cedar actually comes from the Meliaceae family, along with Mahogany; Spanish Cedar is similar to Genuine Mahogany in its beautiful coloration, attractive grain pattern, and great workability. The wood’s grain is usually quite straight and works well with both hand and power tools.

Spanish Cedar is also known as Cigar-box Cedar, as this was one of its traditional uses. The wood’s natural aroma repels insects, and the high resin count makes it very weather and rot resistant. Due to its low density, the lumber is quite lightweight, which makes this wood highly sought after as a high quality exterior grade species.

http://www.mcilvain.com/hardwoods/spanish-cedar/

As for where these trays are made.....definitely China. China makes everything. We bought some high-end furniture from Ethan Allen and it was all made in China. The materials were sent there and then the end product was shipped back. THAT is still cheaper than doing it here in America apparently. It's one of the sad stories.... another one is when puppies get hurt because Clydesdales step on them. I don't know if that's actually happened, but it would be sad too. Go Broncos!

This isn't true. I just got a cyclone dust collector that even most of the hardware, was made in USA.

Also, babies are made...in VaChina.