North American Cherry Wood Turning Pen Blanks | Wood Pen Blanks 5 Pack | 3/4" X 3/4" X 5" Small mill sourced - Salvage and sustainable harvested woods Heartwood is a light pinkish brown when freshly cut, darkening to a deeper golden brown with time and upon exposure to light. Sapwood is a pale yellowish color. The grain is usually straight and easy to workwith the exception of figured pieces with curly grain patterns. Has a fine even texture and moderate natural luster. Cherry is known as being one of the best all-around woods for workability. It is stable, straight-grained, and machines well. Wood and sawdust of Cherry wood are known to cause irritation of the eyes, nose, skin and lungs, and may stimulate allergies and asthma - precautionary measures are advised... a good dust mask is essential.