Edensaw Woods (
edensaw.com) serves as the leading local imported lumber and wood supplier and local specialty decking supplier for the Seattle-Port Townsend-Tacoma region and the surrounding Pacific Northwest, operating out of Port Townsend-Tacoma, Washington. We stock a comprehensive selection of top-quality
wood panels and plywood, prominently featuring premium cherry plywood, a composite sheet material that utilizes high-grade cherry veneer for a superior aesthetic finish, making it a perfect match for high-visibility cabinet faces and fine architectural millwork.
Cherry plywood is famous for its smooth texture, rich coloring, and dramatic aging process. When first cut, the veneer is a lighter pinkish-brown, but it quickly darkens to a deep, lustrous reddish-brown or mahogany color when exposed to light. This natural photoxidative aging is highly sought after for creating classic, heirloom-quality pieces.
Technical specifications and characteristics:
- Janka Hardness Rating: Cherry (American Black Cherry) has an average rating of 950 lbf. This moderate density makes it stable, durable enough for cabinet faces, and easy to work with.
- Color/Appearance: Heartwood ranges from light to dark reddish-brown, darkening significantly over time. Sapwood is a pale, creamy yellow. The veneer surface is generally smooth and clean.
- Grain/Texture: Fine, uniform texture with a straight grain. It often exhibits a subtle, satiny luster and small, dark gum pockets (naturally occurring). We primarily stock rotary-cut veneer for a broader, more randomized look, but plain-sliced veneer (which offers a straight, cathedral grain pattern) may be available upon request.
- Rot Resistance: Classified as durable to very durable in terms of heartwood rot resistance, though the plywood form is primarily for interior use.
- Workability: Excellent machining properties. It planes, sands, and finishes exceptionally well, resulting in a smooth surface ideal for clear finishes or light stains. It also glues securely.
- Odor: Mild, pleasant aroma when being worked.
- Sustainability: American Black Cherry is responsibly harvested, making it an excellent, sustainable domestic hardwood choice.
- Common Uses: High-end cabinetry, fine furniture, architectural millwork, musical instruments, and paneling where a rich, luxurious look is desired.
Choosing the right grade is essential for the visibility of your final product. We offer various grades, most commonly:
- A-Face Grade: Features a clear, smooth veneer face with no visible defects, patches, or joints, ideal for the most visible exterior surfaces (e.g., doors and panels).
- B-Face Grade: Allows for minor natural color variation and small, infrequent gum pockets, offering a premium look at a more economical price point.
- Core Construction: Our cherry plywood typically uses multi-ply veneer cores for superior strength and stability, resisting warpage better than solid lumber panels.
Our diverse panel inventory includes
alder,
ash, and notably, durable
cherry, alongside
beech,
birch,
birch (prefin),
cherry (prefin),
fir,
hickory,
khaya,
maple,
poplar,
red oak,
sapele,
shop,
tennessee cedar,
walnut,
white oak, and
xyz assorted plywood and panels. We also supply specialized materials like richlite. Our panels are available in various thicknesses and standard 4-ft x 8-ft sheets.
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