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The Wonderful World of Wood:
American Cherry:
- "Prunus serotina"
Other Names:
- Black Cherry.
- Cabinet Cherry.
Sources:
- Canada.
- U.S.A.
Tree Characteristics:
- A tree of moderate size, reaching 70ft in height, with a trunk about 1ft 8in in diameter.
Characteristics of the wood:
- A hard straight grained wood, with fine texture.
- The heartwood is reddish brown to deep red, with brown flecks and some gum pockets.
- The sapwood is narrow and pink in colour.
- The wood is moderately strong and durable, and can be steam bent.
Workability:
- It works well with hand and machine tools, and is a good wood for turning.
- It glues well.
Average dried weight:
- 36lb/cuft.
Finishing:
- It takes well and can be polished to a fine finish with all types of polish.
Common uses:
- Furniture.
- Turney.
- Pattern making.
- Joinery.
- Musical instruments.
- Tobacco pipes.
- Veneers.
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