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I have both, and used both in projects.
If in doubt, check the knots, *if* your rough lumber has knots.
Alder knots will (usually) have a split in the knot.
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(04-02-2020, 07:24 PM)photobug Wrote: I have the book Identifying Wood but can only see the rings on the end grain. I think I need a better magnifying glass to make use of this technique.
Or use your olfactory system. Cherry smells/tastes like - cherry. Alder don't.
Better to follow the leader than the pack. Less to step in.
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If I could suggest Mike or goes by PVW sells outstanding cherry and figured as well.
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You can always use that alder to smoke some salmon
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Density and weight are the easy way. Cherry is much heavier than the alder. Alder is really light weight.