I’m working through 200 bf of cherry that I get from my long time supplier. I’ve seen in several pieces small cracks no wider than about 1/16″ and anywhere from 1/2″ to 2″ long. What would you attribute this too – internal stress, improper kiln drying, seasonal issues,etc?? I’ve filled some of them with cyanoacrylate using that technique from bowl turning as a way to stabilize them .Thanks for your comments.
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are the cracks visible before you plane the lumber? If so, the boards were dried too quickly, possibly in the sun. If they only show up after planing, they are honey-combing, caused by too quick a kiln schedule, causing the outer part of the board to shrink which compresses the inner area beyond its elasticity. It then shrinks and cracks open internally. Honey-combed lumber is worthless for furniture as the cracks can show up in random places withuot warning.