American Cherry Planks - 23 3/4" long
American Cherry Planks - 23 3/4" long - 1/4" x 3" is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
American Cherry Planks - 23 3/4" long
Description
Description
American Cherry Thins - 23 3/4" long
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
The 10% discount is applicable on 10 pieces or more of the same species and the same format.
