| Curly Cherry heartwood varies from
rich red to reddish-brown. It has a fine, straight grain with
narrow brown pith flecks and small gum pockets. It has a smooth
texture. Medium strength. Good bending characteristics. Low
stiffness and medium shock resistance. Works easily with
hand and power tools. Moderate blunting effect on cutters.
Nails, glues, and stains well. Polishes to an excellent finish.
Moderately durable. Sapwood is susceptible to attack by common
furniture beetle. Heartwood is moderately resistant to
preservative treatment. See our ON SALE NOW
page for available lots |
Common
Uses
Furniture, cabinetmaking, flooring, high-class joinery,
boat interiors, tobacco pipes, panelling, and veneer. Excellent
turning and carving wood. |
