Cherry
Other Common Names: Wild Black Cherry, Mountain Black Cherry and Rum Cherry.
Northwest’s Cherry is grown in both the Glacial and Appalachian regions.
A natural beauty, Cherry is sought after by builders of the finest cabinetry and furniture in the world. Cherry is valued for its rich, deep reddish-brown color, frequently imitated with wood stains, and has exceptional character. Its sapwood is light yellow. Cherry’s grain is predominantly straight with a a fine even texture and natural luster.
Cherry is also used for paneling, interior trim, veneers, handles, crafts and toys.
Grades Available:
PROPERTIES
- Machining 5
- Nailing 4
- Screwing 4
- Gluing 4
- Finishing 5
PROPERTIES OF Cherry
Cherry is known as being one of the best all-around woods for workability. It is stable, strong, straight-grained and machines well.
HOW DOES IT COMPARE
| Lumber (12 % moisture content) | Specific Gravity (Density) | Dimensional R (%) | Movement T (%) | Hardness (lbs) | Compression Parallel (ps) | Bending Strength (ps) | Bending Stiffness (kps) | Grain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alder, red (Western) | .41 | 4.4 | 7.3 | 590 | 5,820 | 9,800 | 1,380 | Fine |
| Ash | .60 | 4.9 | 7.8 | 1,320 | 7,410 | 15,400 | 1,770 | FIne |
| Birch, Yellow | .62 | 7.3 | 9.5 | 1,260 | 8,170 | 16,600 | 2,010 | FIne |
| Cherry, Black | .50 | 3.7 | 7.1 | 950 | 7,110 | 12,300 | 1,490 | Mod/Course |
| Hemlock | .45 | 4.2 | 7.8 | 540 | 7,200 | 11,300 | 1,630 | Fine |
| Hickory | .66 | 4.9 | 8.9 | 1,820 | 7,850 | 13,700 | 1,730 | Mod/Course |
| Maple, hard | .63 | 4.8 | 9.9 | 1,450 | 7,830 | 15,800 | 1,830 | Fine |
| Maple, PC | .48 | 3.7 | 7.1 | 850 | 5,950 | 10,700 | 1,450 | Fine |
| Maple, soft | .47 | 3.0 | 7.2 | 700 | 5,220 | 8,900 | 1,140 | Fine |
| Oak, red | .63 | 4.0 | 8.6 | 1,290 | 6,760 | 14,300 | 1,820 | Course |
| Oak, white | .68 | 4.4 | 8.8 | 1,360 | 7,440 | 15,200 | 1,780 | Mod/Course |
| Poplar, yellow | .42 | 4.6 | 8.2 | 450 | 5,290 | 9,200 | 1,500 | Fine |
| Walnut, black | .55 | 5.5 | 7.8 | 1,010 | 7,580 | 14,600 | 1,680 | Medium |
