Cherry

Sources

Eastern North America

Other Names

Black or American Cherry

Characteristics

The sapwood is pale yellow with heartwood of a redish hue; Moderately hard & the weight is medium.

Milling

Very easy, does not dull tools, & does not tend to tear out

Shaping

Profiles & cuts joints exceptionally well

Finishing

Can be finished to a superb lustre

Key Uses

Interior furniture, cabinetry, musical instruments, & flooring

Comments

One of the most widely used hardwoods; Comes is wide variety of widths, lengths, & thicknesses; Remember that this wood will darken over time

Reference 1: Gibbs, N. (2005). The Real Wood Bible.
Buffalo, NY: Firefly Books.

Reference 2: Flynn, J.H. & Holder, C.D. (2001).
A Guide to Useful Woods of the World.
Madison, WI: Forest Products Society.