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T e n n o r T o p s
Solid Hardwood Wood Worktops
American cherry (Prunus serotina)
General description
The heartwood of cherry varies from rich red to reddish brown and will darken
on exposure to light. In contrast the sapwood is creamy white. The wood has a
fine uniform straight grain, smooth texture, and may naturally contain brown
pith flecks and small gum pockets.
Working properties
Cherry is easy to machine, nails and glues well and when sanded, stained and
polished, it produces an excellent smooth finish. It dries fairly quickly with
moderately large shrinkage, but is dimensionally stable after kilning.
Physical properties
The wood is of medium density with good wood bending properties, it has low
stiffness and medium strength and shock resistance.
Specific Gravity: 0.50 (12% M.C.)
Average Weight: 561 kg/m3 (12% M.C.)
Average Volumetric Shrinkage: 9.2% (Green to 6% M.C.)
Modulus of Elasticity: 10,274 MPa
Hardness: 4226 N
Durability
Rated as resistant to heartwood decay.
Main uses
Furniture and cabinet making, high class joinery, kitchen cabinets, mouldings,
panelling, flooring, doors, boat interiors, musical instruments, turning and
carving.
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