I've been working a lot in the past weeks with cherry for the first time. I've obviously discovered many interesting facts and I had a few questions regarding its ability to change color rapidly.
I planed a few pieces 2 weeks ago and left them pilled up on my bench. I planed some more pieces from the same board later on and was surprised on how much color change can happen in so little time... The pieces that had something on top still had their original color when planed but the edges already started to turn brown.
I was wondering how furniture makers are dealing with that "problem". If you deliver a freshly made and finished piece of furniture made out of cherry, what happen if the client leaves a vase, a bowl or anything else on the wood? If one side is more exposed near a window, will you get a side darker that the other one within a few months? Do the reaction of the wood related to air, to light, or both?
I'm seeking some advices on how to make sure I don't get some unpleasant results or best, provide good advices to future clients when dealing with freshly made cherry furniture.
Thanks for shedding some light over this somehow dark subject... ;)
Cyberben