Cherry
Cherry timber is grown as a tree plantation timber. Among different types of cherry timbers, black cherry timber is the largest of the native cherries and the only of commercial value. It is found throughout the Eastern United Nations. In cherry timber, the grain is generally straight. It is a hardwood. It has medium density and moderately durable. And used for small pieces of furnitures-veneers, handles, cabinets, scientific instruments etc.
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Advantages of Cherry
- Cherry timber is firm and strong.
- It has a fine and uniform texture.
- It works well and finishes smoothly.
- Cherry timber can contain pith flecks and gum pockets.
- It has a good workability.
- Cherry timber is easy to machine, nail, and glue.
- It is an excellent timber for turning and carving.
- It has good bending properties.
- It has low stiffness.
- Cherry timber is shock resistance.
- The best feature is it is used for high-end applications like furniture, cabinet making. Boat making and musical instruments.
Disadvantages of Cherry
- It is highly prized.
- Cherry timber is sensitive to UV.
- It can tear on cross-grain.
- Cherry timber doesn’t have a grand dimension.
- If stained, it gives blotchy results.
- The sawdust of cherry timber has been associated with respiratory effects such as wheezing.
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