DiaDot.com European Cherry
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               Name
                          European Cherry (Prunus avium)
               Type
                          Hardwood.
               Other Names
                          Also known as cherry, wild cherry, gean, mazzard,
                          merisier, and kers.
               Sources
                          Distributed throughout Europe and southeast Asia.
               Appearance
                          Generally straight grained with a fairly uniform texture
                          and a rich luster. Light to dark reddish brown heartwood
                          and narrow, nearly white sapwood. Often exhibits
                          greater color contrast than American black cherry.
               Physical Props
                          Moderately hard and heavy, strong, stiff, and moderately
                          stable in service. Heartwood has moderate decay
                          resistance. Steam-bends very well.
               Working Props
                          Machines well with both hand and machine tools. Turns
                          quite satisfactorily. Holds screws and nails well, glues
                          and stains easily, and polishes to an excellent finish that
                          naturally darkens with age.
               Uses
                          Highly prized for cabinets, furniture, carving, and turnery.
                          Also used for paneling, decorative veneer, architectural
                          woodwork, caskets, woodenware, novelties, musical
                          instruments, gun stocks, handles, and toys.

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