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Of course, now that it's eons later...i might rather have saved some of that kingwood for scales, but that was several years ago that I blew through it.

Yes, it is. Sorry, didn't want to suggest that people should run out and buy kingwood and cocobolo. I had it around in "shorts" that weren't fit for anything else, excpet maybe to turn into pens (and...

I haven't used cedar, but I've used kingwood, cocobolo and walnut.

Combination of natural and artificial stones - going on 5 years now and no issues.

The base is quartersawn (or close to it). I wouldn't worry about cracking or warping with it. I don't know that I'd lacquer it, either, unless you know you've absolutely gotten it sealed all the way...