Cherry Wood by the Piece - 1/4" Thickness & Four-Sided Surfaced Lumber Wood Boards - Fine, Lustrous Wood Pieces for Crafting, Veneering, Casework, Furniture Pieces, Boxes, Mouldings & More
Description
- Cherry Wood-Piece: Rich and satiny, these cherry wooden blanks are favoured for their colour and workability; these cherry hardwood lumber boards leave the sawmill with a pinkish tone, and continue to darken over the years, making it ideal for furniture
- Premium Quality: Fine and uniform, the texture of the cherry planks has narrow brown pith flecks and small gum pockets that add natural character while maintaining strength, stability, and a smooth finish suitable for detailed craftsmanship
- Surfaced Four Sides: All wooden blanks are machined S4S, and are planed to 1/8", 1/4", 1/2" and 3/4" thicknesses, relieving your planer of excess work; the fruity aroma from this cherry wooden board enhances the woodworking experience
- Versatile Applications: Great for all crafts, this thin wood board is suited for edging, veneering, bending stock and bent laminations, while the thicker wood pieces are for furniture, drawer sides, fine jewellery boxes and whatever you imagine for
- What’s Included: You get (1) (1) Cherry by the Piece-1/4" Thickness; these milled wooden blanks are ready for your craftsmanship, whatever width your project requires
A long time favorite for its rich color and excellent workability, Cherry continues to gain popularity for use in fine furniture and cabinets. The wood leaves the sawmill with a pinkish, rosy tone, and continues to darken over years to a deep, lustrous red. The narrow sapwood has a creamy color, similar to Hard Maple. Cherry is easily worked with hand tools and takes an excellent finish and polish. All boards are machined S4S, and are planed to 1/8", 1/4", 1/2" and 3/4" thicknesses, relieving your planer of excess work. Thin boards are well-suited for edging, veneering, marquetry, sides for decorative boxes, bending stock and bent laminations, while the thicker boards are ideal for furniture, paneling, cabinet doors, mouldings, drawer sides, fine jewelry boxes and whatever else your imagination can dream up! Distribution: As many as five varieties of Black cherry are reported to thrive throughout North America. Tree: Attains heights of about 100 feet (30 m) Average tree grows to about 80 feet (24 m) in height, and produces a tall trunk, about 24 inches (60 cm) in diameter. Cherry trees are usually large enough to harvest after 35 to 40 years. Full height is attained in about 100 years. Light & Air-Induced Changes: Black cherry is very sensitive to UV light, which causes it to darken over time. UV light inhibitors in coatings can be used to prevent color change. Grain: Fine grain. Material with dark wavy streaks are frequent. Quartersawn lumber has a shimmery appearance. Texture: Fine and uniform. The wood often has narrow brown pith flecks and small gum pockets. Luster: Rich and satiny. Odor: Emits a fruity aroma when cut. Steam Bending: Good. Often compared to Beech and Ash.
