Cherry: Quarter/Rift Sawn Lumber
Quartersawn Cherry is known, like all quartersawn stock, to be stable and offer good straight grain. Quartersawn Cherry shows a minor fleck, but is mostly desired for its straight grain; it is also desirable when extra stability is needed in a woodworking project.
Quartersawn Cherry is often mixed with plain sawn Cherry projects like using the quartersawn stock for stiles and rails in a door and using the plain sawn Cherry for the raised panels.
Characteristics
Origin of Wood Type | The U.S., but primarily the Pennsylvania area |
Botanical Name | Prunus Serotina |
Specific Gravity | .47 |
Avg. Weight Per BF | 3.5 lbs |
Color Range | Light salmon pink to dark red |
Rarity / Availability | Common |
Typical Avg. Width | 5 – 15 inches |
Typical Avg. Length | 6 – 12 feet, but slabs range up to 16 foot |
Avg. Waste Factor | 25% |
Wood Uses | Woodworking, Cabinetry, Flooring, and Musical Instruments |
Lumber Grades | FAS through 2 common and rustic |
Other Trade Names | American Cherry, American Black Cherry |