Alder—Alnus rubra

Western alder is almost white when freshly cut but quickly changes on exposure to air to light brown with a yellow or reddish tinge. Heartwood is formed only in trees of advanced age and there is no visible boundary between sap and heartwood. The wood is fairly grained with a uniform texture.

Working Properties

Western alder machines well and is excellent for turning and polishing. It nails, screws and glues well, and can be sanded, painted, or stained to a good finish. It dries easily with little degrade and has good dimensional stability after drying.

Physical Properties

Western alder is a relatively soft hardwood of medium density that has low bending strength, shock resistance and stiffness.

Main Uses

Furniture, kitchen cabinets, doors, interior moldings, turning, carving and kitchen utensils.

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Alder Grades
Superior
Custom Jacket Board
Cabinet
Custom Shop
Jacket Board
Premium
Standard Frame
Com/#2
Econo/#3