Cherry - Rough Cut Lumber
Cherry - Rough Cut Lumber - 4/4 - Short is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Description
Description
Cherry - Rough Cut Lumber (Sweet Cherry, Wild Cherry, European Cherry)
Scientific Name: Prunus avium
Origin: United States
Average Weight: 39 lbs/ft³ (600 kg/m³)
Common Uses: Indoor use. Veneers, furniture, cabinetry, turned objects, musical instruments, and carvings.
Color/Appearance: Cherry wood is a light pinkish-brown when freshly cut, darkening to a medium reddish-brown over time and with exposure to light. Its grain is usually straight and easy to work with. It has a fine, uniform texture with a moderate natural luster.
Shrinkage:
- Radial: 5.1%
- Tangential: 8.4%
- Volumetric: 13.8%
- T/R Ratio: 1.6
Workability: Cherry is known to be one of the best all-around woods for workability. It is stable, straight-grained, and machines well. The only difficulties typically arise when staining the wood, as it can sometimes yield blotchy results. It's recommended to use a sanding sealer before staining or to use a gel-based stain.
Responds well to steam bending.
Density: Janka Hardness: 1,150 lbf - For comparison: White Pine 420 lbf - Black Cherry 1,260 lbf