Alder, Red Alder, Western Alder, and Oregon Alder.
PROPERTIES: :
This medium density wood dries rapidly. Alder is moderately light in weight and intermediate in most strength properties. It is low in shock resistance. the wood has relatively low shrinkage and machines well. Cutting tools should be kept sharp. There is no visible boundary between heartwood and sapwood.
USAGE:
Alder is used to make cabinets, fine furniture, furniture frames, pallets, plywood, veneer, specialty items and paper products. It is also considered a good turnery wood.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
We recommend solid finished ends due to the fact alder plywood is a custom setup.
PLEASE NOTE:
This sample is representative of the color and grain of our cabinetry finishes, but it is best to remember that because no two trees grow alike, that variations in grain and color can be expected in your cabinets. Color and grain differences in wood are caused by variations in the mineral content of the soil, changes in the climate, or amount of moisture and injuries to the tree as it grows. Every wood specie will also display certain specific characteristics in with age or mineral streaks. While these marks and variations provide the character and beauty of each species, they could occur sporadically throughout your cabinetry. These samples are intended to give a general idea of the appearance, please stop by our showroom to examine samples of these woods with various finishes before making the final selection for your upcoming project. If you have any further questions, call us and speak with one of our sales representatives.
