Cherry Lumber

Cherry Lumber for Sale

This cherry lumber is a great pick for the hobby builder, the pro furniture maker, and anyone who wants wood that looks good and works easy. If you make tables, chairs, cabinets, or trim, these boards are ready to cut and shape. The wood feels nice under your hands and takes a clean cut without much fight.

Where Cherry Wood Comes From

Cherry, also called American black cherry, is a hardwood that grows in the eastern part of North America. The trees grow tall and straight, which gives long, clear boards. It has been a favorite wood for furniture makers for hundreds of years.

Color and Grain

Fresh cherry starts out a light pinkish-brown. Over time and with sunlight, it turns a deep, warm red-brown that many woodworkers love. This color change is one of the main reasons people choose cherry.

The grain is fine, smooth, and mostly straight. You may see small gum flecks and curls in some boards, which add nice character. The closed grain makes the surface feel even and ready to finish.

Hardness and How It Works

Cherry sits in the middle for hardness. It is hard enough to hold up to daily use but soft enough to cut, plane, and sand with ease. It bends well with steam, glues tight, and takes stain and oil with a smooth result.

It also turns well on a lathe, so the same boards can give you stock for legs, spindles, and other shaped parts. Sharp tools give you the cleanest cuts and the smoothest edges.

Common Cherry Projects

Builders use cherry lumber for fine furniture, kitchen cabinets, doors, trim, and small boxes. It is a top choice when you want a piece that ages into a rich color and lasts for years.

How Cherry Compares to Walnut

Next to walnut, cherry starts out lighter and warmer, while walnut is a deep brown right away. Cherry is a bit softer and easier to work, and it slowly darkens on its own. If you want a wood that gets richer with age instead of starting dark, cherry is the one to reach for.