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Typically what I see here in the Puget Sound area of Washington state are Alder, Cedar, Big Leaf Maple (A local maple, much softer than what is seen on the east coast), Fir of various types, some cherry and walnut, and Ponderosa Pine. I am really liking the workability of Alder, it’s a dream to chop and pare, but I’m a bit concerned about it’s durability as it’s quite soft. But I can buy it rough sawn from a local mill for $1.70 a board foot, so it’s an excellent inexpensive wood to cut my teeth on. Turns out quite beautiful if boiled linseed oil is applied, not too happy with the way it stains though.