Hardwood - Cherry
Overview
Cherry hardwood for laser work. Rich reddish-brown color that deepens with age and exposure to light. Fine, straight grain that takes detailed engraving beautifully. Premium material for high-end laser projects including cutting boards, plaques, boxes, and decorative items. Works well with both CO2 and diode lasers.
Properties
Difficulty
beginner
Pros
- Rich color deepens over time
- Fine grain excellent for engraving
- Premium appearance
- Good hardness for durability
- Food safe when finished properly
- Takes oil and varnish beautifully
Cons
- Premium price
- Can blotch with oil finishes
- Color darkens unevenly with UV exposure
- Requires moderate laser power
- Can burn if overpowered
Best For
- Cutting boards
- plaques
- jewelry boxes
- decorative panels
- fine inlays
- premium signage
Laser Compatibility
Cherry engraves to warm reddish-brown. CO2: engrave 350mm/s 40W, cut 3mm 120mm/s 70W. Diode: engrave 400mm/s 90-100%. Consistent grain for even results.
Brands
WoodcraftBell Forest