Author: Dave Segerlind

While the heartwood of cherry is a reddish-brown color, the sapwood is yellow. Heartwood will darken upon exposure to sunlight after a period of time. Cherry is of medium density, firm and strong, with a fine, uniform texture. The grain is generally straight. Cherry is used in fine furniture, cabinets, and mouldings. Cherry is highly […]

Ash is straight grained, heavy, hard, moderately strong, and stiff. While the heartwood of ash is brown, the sapwood is lighter in color. With high shock resistance, it has good bending qualities. Ash is commonly used in baseball bats, unupholstered furniture, flooring, and hand tools. Ash is often used as in less expensive substitute for […]