American Black Cherry

Not Stocked - available to order

American Black Cherry FAS grade

Kiln Dried
Generally supplied between 10 – 14% moisture content.

Square edge
All boards have had all wane machined off.

Widths
100mm and wider up to about 240mm.

Thickness available
From stock – 26, 32, 38, 51, 65, 76mm.

Lengths
From 2 metres and longer up to about 3.6 metres.

Appearance
Sapwood is white to yellowish, heartwood is reddish brown. Close and fine grain, smooth texture.

Uses

Furniture
Flooring
Cabinet making
High class Internal joinery
Shop fitting
Work tops
Turning
Boat interiors

Working properties

Machines very well
Nails and screws well
Stains and polishes to a high finish
Good steam bending
Glues well
Good stability

Physical properties

Hard and stable
Medium bending & crushing strength
Low stiffness

Durability

Moderately durable
Good decay resistance