What kind of wood is this?
From contributor ca
Variation in the grain to the left of the picture right side of pantry looks like cherry to me.
From contributor Ma
Looks like cherry to me also.
Mark
From contributor Jo
how about clear alder, no stain
From contributor da
Id guess alder or possibly red birch
From contributor Ma
When I look at the grain on the left stile of the door, I'd say alder, but when I look at the grain on the pantry panel, that's what looks like cherry. I haven't seen a grain pattern like that in alder.
Mark
From contributor Ke
Tree Wood, Just kidding...
Looks like Red Birch to me
From contributor ca
I guess the more important question would be what species would best produce these color values?
For this project I am thinking alder would be a good choice. The goal is to produce something that will develop patina over time and not turn terribly dark.
Cherry is generally a higher performing wood for kitchens because it is relatively closed grain and modestly tough but can get a little dark and somber over time. Maple is too bright and a bit too modern for what we want to accomplish. Alder being indigenous to the area is another good reason to go this direction.
But I think I will also look at red birch.
How is this for stability or machining?
Thanks guys
From contributor Jo
Go to rustic Alder job in the shop I'll try to remember to post a Picture in the morning there's no stain
From contributor do
Could this be bleached cherry??
I almost wanted to say alder but looks too much like cherry to me.
I am always amazed when a customer wants clear alder for a kitchen...it is too soft and will dent and scratch too easily with time.
From contributor An
The blotching makes me think it's alder or birch.
From contributor An
Although could be maple too.
From contributor KD
You can right click on the picture and search google for "Images like this".
The builder of the cabinets says they are Red Birch.
http://www.houzz.com/photos/3578851/Saint-Paul-Craftsman-craftsman-kitch
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From contributor Jo
rustic Alder cabinets with clear finish
From contributor da
yea for me red birch
From contributor Ma
Good call Dan, and Kudos to KTD for settling this question.
From contributor Gr
100% it's red birch. I've built many cabinets with it. I think it's beautiful wood won't darken like Cherry and much harder than Alder. No stain just clear oil or solvent based finish, water base will not bring out the beauty of the grain.
From contributor La
99% sure Birch.
From contributor Do
Maybe my screen isnt great but looks to light for cherry more like maple nice wook any how.
From contributor Fr
Hard to tell from a picture. Age makes a difference. If it's 40 yrs old or older, they didn't use alder to make cabinets. They used a lot of birch and a lot of cherry.
