Alder Hardwood Sample (1/2"x3"x6")
![Alder Hardwood Sample (1/2"x3"x6") Alder Hardwood Sample (1/2"x3"x6")](graphics/en-US/cssui/blank.gif)
$8.00 ea.
48 U.S. Ground Service
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Only available online. For in-store purchase check out this similar product instead.Get your hands on a wood you've never tried before! It's simple. Samples are milled on all sides to the standard size of 1/2'' X 3'' X 6'', as determined by The International Wood Collectors Society, and include the shipping cost within the 48 U.S. Each one is labeled with the botanical and common names. Use these to test finishes and stains, to compare color and grain characteristics, etc.
Why Choose Alder?
A soft, relatively low-strength, straight-grained, even-textured wood. Works well with hand and machine tools, but sharp cutting edges need to be maintained to prevent tearing the grain. The wood is rarely wider than 6 due to the small size of the trees.
Thickness | 1/2" (≈ 1/2" approx) |
Width | 3" |
Length | 6" |
Grade | Samples are milled on all sides, cut square and sanded; wood is a product of nature with inconsistencies from piece to piece. Use species samples as a guide, not a perfect representation. |
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![color of Alder](graphics/icons/CTGY/ColorPalette.png)
Pale Yellow to Reddish Brown.
![the Alder tree](graphics/icons/CTGY/Tree.png)
A relatively small tree, reaching about 50ft in height and producing a trunk in diameter up to 15".
![other names for Alder](graphics/icons/CTGY/Log.png)
Alder, Oregon alder, Pacific coast alder, Red alder, Western alder
![uses for Alder](graphics/icons/CTGY/HandPlane.png)
Rustic furniture, entry doors, moldings, turning, carving, toys, plywood, veneer, cabinets, musical instruments.
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