This page lists 18 community-tested settings for Cherry. Wood is one of the most popular laser engraving materials. Results vary by species, thickness, and grain — always run a test first.
Cherry wood is a fine-grained hardwood with a warm reddish-brown tone that darkens beautifully
with age. It laser engraves with excellent detail and a rich color contrast.
One of the most satisfying woods to engrave — the reddish tones show engraving depth well. Thin sheets can warp; clamp or tape flat before engraving.
Cherry engraves well on the S20 Pro. Finer grain than oak gives better results at 20W. 60% at 3000mm/min produces a warm brown mark with good detail. Good for gift personalization.
Cherry engraves reasonably well on the Falcon2. Finer grain than oak gives better results at 22W. 62% at 3000mm/min gives a warm medium-brown mark. Good for personalized gift items.
Cherry cuts in one fast pass on the 100W Boss. 700mm/min at 85%. Clean edges, minimal charring — cherry is one of the cleanest-cutting hardwoods. Air assist on for best edge quality. High throughput for production cutting.
Cherry engraves beautifully on the Boss LS-1630 — 100W with low percentage gives excellent control. 30% at 550mm/min. Fine grain produces professional-quality engrave suitable for production work. One of the best machine+material pairings for high-volume personalization.
Cherry cuts cleanly in one pass on the Glowforge Pro. About 300 Glowforge speed units / Full power. Less charring than oak. Clean edges. Popular for intricate designs — the Glowforge community has extensive cherry cutting experience.
Cherry is a star material on the Glowforge Pro — beautiful warm engrave with the 45W CO2. Approximately 550 Glowforge units / 55% power. Fine grain produces crisp detail. One of the community's most recommended combinations for high-quality gift work.
Cherry engraves cleanly on the LM3 — fine grain, consistent density, rich brown mark at 62%. One of the better hardwoods for 20W diode engraving. Slightly lower power than oak needed.
Cherry is a great pairing for the S30 Pro — fine grain gives crisp engraving at 33W. 48% at 4000mm/min produces a warm caramel mark. Very consistent results. One of the best materials for high-quality gift engraving on a diode machine.
Cherry cuts cleanly in 2 passes on the xTool S1. Less dense than oak so edges are cleaner. The S1's stiff frame and linear rails give consistent depth across the full cut. Air assist on. Wipe edges with IPA after for a clean finish.
Cherry engraves beautifully on the xTool S1 — tight grain and the right density for crisp detail. 40% at 4500mm/min gives a warm caramel color. Excellent for personalized boards, boxes, and signage. One of the best material choices for this machine.
Cherry cuts cleanly with 2 passes at full power. Clean edges, minimal char compared to oak. Use air assist. Cherry is slightly resinous — wipe edges with isopropyl after cutting for a clean finish.
Cherry is one of the best woods for CO2 engraving — tight grain, consistent density, beautiful warm brown mark. Slightly softer than oak so you can run a little faster. Low power gives a subtle contrast; push to 70% for deep dark marks. No coating needed.
A top-rated community setting for Cherry on the Creality Falcon2 is speed 800 mm/min, power 90–95%, 2 passes. There are 18 community-tested settings for Cherry across 9 machines on this page.
Can a diode laser engrave or cut Cherry?
Yes — there are 12 community settings for Cherry on diode lasers and 6 on CO₂ lasers. CO₂ lasers generally cut faster and cleaner, but modern high-wattage diode lasers handle most wood work well.
Do I need air assist for Cherry?
56% of the community settings for Cherry use air assist. Air assist is strongly recommended — it reduces charring and improves cut quality.
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