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 |