I'm using Hickory for the first time to build some chairs. I purchased what I assume was Common grade 8/4 a few weeks ago from a small local lumber dealer. The amount of defects in it is really high. Does Hickory typically have a much larger number of defects (like hidden cracks, splits, through knotholes etc.) than other local hardwoods? Even for Common grade, I was surprised by how bad it was. I'm heading to Wall Lumber this Friday to get some more and they do have Select available, which I'm sure will be better. Should I still expect to find defects that can't be seen until it is milled down? I know it's hard and dulls edges and don't mind dealing with that, I hate to waste so much wood though.