Black Cherry
Black Cherry | aka: wild cherry, wild black cherry, rum cherry, Cabinet
cherry, capulin, and New England mahogany
Growth: Canada, United States, and Central America.
Appearance: Generally straight grained with a fairly uniform texture and a rich
luster. Light to dark reddish brown heartwood and narrow, nearly white sapwood.
Physical Props: Moderately hard and heavy, strong, stiff, and quite stable in
service. Heartwood has good decay resistance. Steam-bends very well.
Working Props: Machines well with both hand and machine tools. Turns quite
satisfactorily. Holds screws and nails well, glues and stains easily, and
polishes to an excellent finish that naturally darkens with age.
Uses: Cabinetry, interior
furniture, paneling, architectural woodwork, caskets, woodenware, toys,
novelties, gun stocks, and tool handles.
Comments: One of the most highly prized cabinet woods in North America.