Alder Hardwood Sample (1/2"x3"x6")

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Alder Hardwood Sample (1/2"x3"x6")

$8.00 ea.

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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.

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.

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.
Approximated, actual size may vary +/- 1/8"
Weight

2.33

lbs /Bd. Ft.
-34.92% lighter than red oak (3.58 /bd. ft.)
Hardness

590

Janka Rating
-54.26% softer than red oak (1290 psi)
Density

0.41

Specific Gravity
-35.94% less dense than red oak (.64)

General Workability
Easy 2/10
Red Oak

Wood Texture
V. Fine 2/10
Red Oak

Ease of Finishing
Good 4/10
Red Oak

map of where Alder tree grows

(Alnus rubra)
Alder grows in North America

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color of Alder
Color Range
Pale Yellow to Reddish Brown.
the Alder tree
What's The Tree Like?
A relatively small tree, reaching about 50ft in height and producing a trunk in diameter up to 15".
other names for Alder
Other Names
Alder, Oregon alder, Pacific coast alder, Red alder, Western alder
uses for Alder
Some Typical Uses
Rustic furniture, entry doors, moldings, turning, carving, toys, plywood, veneer, cabinets, musical instruments.
3 Reviews
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5 / 5
October 20th, 2017
Verified Buyer
Big
Texas
Sample of several species
The samples came in a timely manner. They were packaged well. It gave me the opportunity to try some different finishes before selecting the wood for my cabinets. I have never been disappointed with orders from woodworkers source!
5 / 5
May 27th, 2017
Verified Buyer
DaWoodMan
Texas
As Expected
Was able to test out some stain/dye on a a piece of alder, which I've never worked with before. Super fast shipping!! Will do business with again.
5 / 5
December 14th, 2012
Charlie Livingston
Waxhaw NC USA
Good sample stock
I use this for color testing dye stain mixtures before applying to the guitars I build. Good quality samples and a great way to experiment on indicative but inexpensive stock.

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