In article , George george@least wrote:

Steamed cherry is only a one time shot. It's stress-relieved a couple of
times in the kiln cycle anyway, normally by injecting steam. It does slow
the aging versus air-dried wood, but I haven't seen much difference between
it and other KD cherry. Remember, though, that sapwood does machine
differently from heartwood, even if it's not too obvious.

Thanks, George.