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Cherry Wood

Cherry is a fine hardwood valued for its smooth grain and warm reddish-brown color that deepens beautifully with age and exposure to light. It machines and finishes very well, making it a favorite for furniture, cabinetry, and high-quality woodworking projects with a classic, elegant look.

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Lumber

Cherry Lumber

4/4 Cherry Lumber

Regular price From $12.95
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Cherry Lumber Pack

4/4 Cherry Lumber Pack

Regular price $96.50
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Cherry Lumber

6/4 Cherry Lumber

Regular price From $18.95
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Cherry Lumber

8/4 Cherry Lumber

Regular price From $25.95
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Cherry Lumber Pack

8/4 Cherry Lumber Pack

Regular price $106.50
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Cherry Lumber - Full Length

4/4 Cherry Lumber - Full Length

Regular price From $31.95
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Cherry Lumber - Full Length

6/4 Cherry Lumber - Full Length

Regular price From $53.95
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Cherry Lumber - Full Length

8/4 Cherry Lumber - Full Lengths

Regular price From $71.60
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S4S Lumber

S4S Cherry Lumber
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S4S Cherry Lumber

Regular price From $10.70
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S4S Cherry Lumber
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S4S Cherry Lumber - Thick

Regular price From $27.97
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Mix Packs

4/4 Domestic Mix Pack Rough Cut Lumber

4/4 Domestic Lumber Mix Pack

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Regular price From $42.95
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Thins

Cherry Thin

Cherry Thin

Regular price From $6.95
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Ontario! Thins Pack (6 x 24")

Ontario! Thins Pack ( 5 x 24" )

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Sale price $27.95 Regular price $38.75

Turning Blanks

Cherry Bowl Blank

Cherry Bowl Blank

Regular price From $18.00
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Premium Cherry Bowl Blank - One of a Kind

Cherry Bowl Blank - One of a Kind

Regular price $43.95
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Domestic Bowl Blank Starter Pack

Domestic Bowl Blank Starter Pack

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Sale price From $43.95 Regular price $52.00
Cherry Turning Square

Cherry Turning Square

Regular price From $12.00
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Domestic Turning Square Starter Pack

Domestic Turning Square Starter Pack

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Sale price From $29.00 Regular price $36.00

Dowels

Cherry Dowels

Cherry Dowel

Regular price From $4.95
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Veneer

Cherry Veneer

Cherry Veneer

Regular price From $20.95
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Cherry Veneer - Thick (1/16")

Cherry Veneer - Thick (1/16")

Regular price $30.95
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Mixed Variety Veneer - Thick (1/16")

Mixed Variety Veneer - Thick (1/16")

Regular price $33.95
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Cutting Board Blanks & Packages

Cherry Cutting Board Blank

Cherry Cutting Board Blank

Regular price From $6.00
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Hardwood Cutting board pack available to ship

Hardwood Cutting Board Pack

Cherry, Maple, & Walnut
Regular price From $51.95
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Cutting Board Package - Offcuts

Cutting Board Package - Offcuts

Cherry, Maple, & Walnut

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Sale price $39.50 Regular price $51.95

Plywood

Cherry Craft MDF Plywood

Cherry Craft Plywood

Regular price From $5.95
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Mixed Craft Plywood Pack

Mixed Craft Plywood Pack

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Sale price From $34.50 Regular price $40.50
Prefinished Cherry Craft Plywood

Prefinished Cherry Craft Plywood

Regular price From $7.95
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Pre-Finished Mixed Craft Plywood Pack

Prefinished Mixed Craft Plywood Pack

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Sale price $29.95 Regular price $37.40
Cherry Plywood

Cherry Plywood

Regular price From $70.95
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Edgebanding

Cherry Edgebanding

Cherry Edgebanding

Regular price From $17.95
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Live Edge

Live Edge Charcuterie Boards - Cherry

Live Edge Charcuterie Boards - Cherry

Regular price From $26.95
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Cherry - Live Edge River Set

Live Edge River Set - Cherry

Regular price From $20.95
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Cherry Ovals

Cherry Ovals

Regular price From $17.95
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Solid Wood Shelves

Cherry Shelf with black brackets

Cherry Shelf

Bracket not included
Regular price From $50.95
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Cherry Floating Shelf

Cherry Floating Shelf

Regular price From $145.95
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Black Cherry (Prunus serotina)

Pricing

Average

Hardness

950

Janka

Distribution

Eastern North America

Availability

Readily Available

Appearance

The heart wood of this wood is a beautiful light pinkish brown when freshly cut and darkens to a rich medium reddish brown as it ages and is exposed to light. The sap wood is a creamy pale-yellow colour and there are occasional dark red/black pitch pockets.

Workability

Cherry is coveted by furniture and cabinet makers for its easy workability and even colouring. Even curly or figured pieces plane and machine well. Beware if you are planing to stain cherry because the stain is absorbed unevenly and can lead to a blotchy result. Be sure to seal with shellac or sanding sealer prior to any staining.

Uses

Cabinetry, fine furniture, veneer, flooring, interior millwork, and turnings.

Additional Comments

It does not take long for Cherry to change colour and darken. Be aware that direct sunlight while working it can cause undesirable tan lines.

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Why Choose Cherry Lumber?

Cherry is one of the most beloved hardwoods in American furniture making and has been for centuries. It has a warm, reddish brown color with a straight fine grain that gives it a natural elegance that very few woods can match right out of the gate. What makes Cherry truly special is how it ages, because it darkens and deepens significantly with exposure to light over time, developing a rich patina that makes a piece look better with every passing year. It is moderately hard, machines and finishes beautifully, and has a natural luster that almost glows under a clear finish. That combination of beauty and workability makes it a top choice for fine furniture, cabinetry, and musical instruments. If you want a wood that gets more beautiful the older it gets, Cherry is the one.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cherry Wood

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