wdworking Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 Attached is a piece that has been resawn and I am in the process of planing the rough sawn side. This cherry was rough sawn over twenty years ago and am seeing areas of color changes. Normal? Will it come together color wise? A couple (small) areas of the grain reversing as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbutton Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 Cherry color has a tendency to even out over time as the wood darkens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanLincoln Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 There are multitudes of cherry furniture, cabinets, and vanities made daily. You have no control over the color after you finish it. All you can do is make up samples and get one approved. When the color of the cherry wood changes, it is because of the wood and the conditions of the environment where the furniture is placed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChetlovesMer Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 Cherry tends to acclimate very quickly. When placed in a new environment it will change (normally darken) fairly quickly compared to other woods. Almost all of the change in the first two years. There are products that help it "hold" the original color, but usually Cherry is coveted for its mature color, rather than its fresh cut color. Diffently things affect this: sapwood vs heartwood, age of the wood before its cut, moisture, sunlight, etc... The short answer to your question is "yes" it will come together. The color will darken over time. But it is impossible for me to say how much. Wood Magazine did an article on aging cherry in the June/July issue of 2006. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CessnaPilotBarry Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 Put it in the sun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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