Cherry Hardwood
Cherry Hardwood
Description
Cherry hardwood (also known as American cherry, black cherry, or wild cherry) is a beautiful wood with distinct and desirable characteristics.
In color and appearance, the heartwood (closer to tree center) can range from yellowish red to a pinkish brown to a dark reddish-brown depending on the region the tree grows in. Whereas, the sapwood (closer to tree bark) is a pale yellow, sometimes with a greenish tint, it is often very narrow. It can often contain small narrow gum or resin pockets.
Cherry wood has a fine and even grain, but main display some waviness.
MakerStock Cherry Hardwood is S4S, meaning it has been surfaced on all four sides. Each panel has been planed or milled to create a smooth and finished appearance on all four sides making it the perfect project ready material.
We stock Cherry hardwood in 4 1/2" widths in nominally sized 1/4" and 3/4" thicknesses.
Applications
- Laser Cutting and Engraving
- Cabinets
- Carving
- Millwork and Mouldings
- Turnings and Carvings
- Instruments
- Furniture
Specifications and Dimensions
- S4S
- 4 1/2" widths
- 1/4" and 3/4" nominal thickness
- Easy to machine and has good workability with glue, nails and screws
- Excellent finishing properties. Able to sand, stain and smooth for smooth, even finish
- Dimensionally stable
- All panels cut to a tolerance of +/-.118in
- Weight (lbs/BF): 3.1
- Side Hardness (lbs): 660
