In article , Rumpty
wrote:

I buy from local saw mill who air dries and then wood fires to finish and
doesn't steam. I've use his wood and I've purchased steamed cherry from
major mills here in Pa and they seem to finish about the same, although the
steamed is a bit lighter. I often combine steamed and not steamed in the
same piece and I can't tell the difference.

Thanks, Rumpty. That gives me some confidence. I'll give it a closer
look next time I'm there.