Cherry
Prunus serotina
The color of cherry is light reddish-brown in the
heartwood and the sapwood is nearly white. The heartwood color will
darken with age and on exposure to light. Cherry is usually straight-grained;
satiny, with some figured. Small gum pockets are normal markings.
Properties
Cherry is easy to machine, nail and glues well and when sanded and
stained, it produces an excellent smooth finish. The wood is of
medium density with good bending properties, it has low stiffness
and medium strength and shock resistance.
Uses
It is used mainly in cabinets, furniture, carving, and turnery.
It is also used for paneling, decorative veneer, architecturally
woodwork, caskets, woodenware, novelties, musical instruments,
gun stocks, handles, and toys. |
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