Cherry (American)
Botanical name
Prunus serotina
Origin
North America
Other names
Black Cherry, Rum Cherry
WOOD DESCRIPTION
| Color: |
red - reddish brown |
| Sapwood: |
creamy white |
| Texture: |
smooth |
| Grain: |
straight |
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PHYSICAL, MECHANICAL AND ACOUSTIC PROPERTIES
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(*: at 12% moisture content, with 1 MPa = 1 N/mm²) Musical quality factor: measured at Hz |
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NATURAL DURABILITY AND TREATABILITY
| Funghi (according to E.N. standards): |
class - not durable |
| Dry wood borers: |
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| Termites (according to E.N. standards): |
class - not durable |
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| Use class ensured by natural durability: |
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| Species covering the use class 5: |
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SAWING, MACHINING AND ASSEMBLING
| Blunting effect: |
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| Sawteeth recommended: |
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| Peeling: |
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