Cherry wood ranges from pale yellow to reddish-brown color and is a popular choice in furniture making.
Having a light color, when cherry wood is engraved, the design will have a highlighted look, and when cut, they'll have brownish smooth cuts.
The sapwood of the maple lumber is soft and most of the woodworkers use sapwood rather than its heartwood.
Maple wood can be easily engraved to bring out good-looking designs with a golden shade.