4/4 Cherry Rough Sawn Lumber
Direct Kingma listing for Sweet Cherry; inventory, lengths, and widths can rotate by variant.
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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Sweet Cherry is best understood by how it looks, how it works, and where it should be used. This guide explains the practical buying details before sending you to the right Kingma products.
Scientific namePrunus avium
Janka hardness1,150 lbf
Average dried weight39 lb/ft³
Best fitCarvings
Overview
Why choose Sweet Cherry?
Sweet Cherry is an imported specialty hardwood. Grows across Europe and Asia. Common uses include carvings, musical instruments, turned objects, cabinetry, furniture and veneer.
Scientific namePrunus avium
DistributionGrows across Europe and Asia
ShrinkageRadial: 5.1%, Tangential: 8.4%, Volumetric: 13.8%, T/R Ratio: 1.6
DurabilityDecay resistance of the heartwood is rated moderately durable down to non-durable.
Sweet Cherry colour, grain, and figure
Freshly cut heartwood is light pinkish brown, deepening over time and with light exposure to a richer golden brown. The sapwood is pale yellowish, usually 1-2″ wide.
Close grain and a texture from fine to medium, running mostly straight or a little wavy.
Working notes
Working it by machine or by hand is easy. Staining is the one common trouble spot, since the fine, close grain can leave blotchy results.
Sweet Cherry has no reported adverse health effects, but its close relative Black Cherry has been linked to respiratory effects.
Sweet Cherry should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Sweet Cherry
Best projects
Common uses include carvings, musical instruments, turned objects, cabinetry, furniture and veneer.
Use caution
Avoid specifying it by name alone; confirm board size, moisture, colour, figure, and the project environment before buying.
Finish strategy
Test finishes on offcuts first, especially when colour, blotching, outdoor exposure, or grain filling matters.
Buying note
Choose boards, slabs, plywood, blanks, or posts based on the project rather than species name alone.
Shop path
Buying Sweet Cherry from Kingma
Start with the direct species match when Kingma sells it. If stock rotates, use the closest live collection or a clearly explained alternative.
8/4 Cherry Rough Sawn Lumber
Direct Kingma listing for Sweet Cherry; inventory, lengths, and widths can rotate by variant.
View optionSimilar woods and alternatives
If Kingma does not have an exact match online, use the buying links below as practical alternatives only when the colour, grain, hardness, or project environment makes sense.
Sweet Cherry FAQ
What is Sweet Cherry best used for?
Common uses include carvings, musical instruments, turned objects, cabinetry, furniture and veneer. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Sweet Cherry beginner friendly?
It depends on density, grain direction, and tooling. Test cuts on offcuts first, and choose Maple, Cherry, Walnut, or Poplar when easier machining is the priority.
Does Kingma sell Sweet Cherry?
The buying section on this page links to any Sweet Cherry Kingma has in stock and to the closest alternatives. Stock changes often, so call (780) 229-7681 or visit the yard at 4607 91 Ave NW, Edmonton to check what is in today.