American Cherry
Durability: Moderately Durable
Colour: Medium
Sizes available: 25, 40, 50 mm
| Trade Name: | American Cherry |
| Botanical Species: | Prunus serotina |
| Other Names: | Black Cherry, American Cherry |
| Country of Origin: | U.S.A. |
| Air Dry Density: | 580kgs/m³ |
| Durability: | Moderately Durable |
| Strength: | 6 (on a scale 0f 1 -10) |
| Characteristics: | ||
| • | Fine, straight, close grain timber. | |
| • | The heartwood varies in colour from reddish-brown to rich red. | |
| • | The sapwood is yellow. | |
| • | Fine yellow, narrow brown coloured pith flecks and small gum pockets are a common feature. | |
| • | Sawn timber is graded on a one face heart basis. | |
| Working Qualities: | ||
| • | Works easily. | |
| • | Machines and turns well. | |
| • | Very good polish finish. | |
| Uses: | ||
| • | Fine furniture, high class joinery, boat interiors, musical instruments. | |
| Product Attributes: | ||
| • | Attractive fine, close grain timber. | |
| • | Takes stain and polish very well. | |
| • | Veneers available. | |
| • | Good machining and turning capabilities. | |
| • | Colour reddish brown to rich red. | |
| Product Limitations: | ||
| • | Random widths. | |
| • | Face graded for heart content and then generally to a minimum of 75% to 80%. | |
| • | American grading rules apply. | |
| • | Fine, narrow brown coloured pith flecks and gum pockets are a common feature. | |
