$5.00 ea.
for 20 or more mix/match
(48 U.S. Ground)
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 ready to work with the finest wood squares you've ever seen, they're ready to be turned into whatever you can imagine, such as furniture parts, table legs, small accessories, handles, artwork and other fine woodworking projects.
Thickness | 1-3/4" (≈ 1-3/4" approx) |
Width | 1-3/4" |
Length | 12" |
Grade | Kiln dried, clear |
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2.33
lbs /Bd. Ft.Wood Texture
Ease of Finishing
(Alnus rubra)
Alder grows in North America
Pale Yellow to Reddish Brown.
A relatively small tree, reaching about 50ft in height and producing a trunk in diameter up to 15".
Alder, Oregon alder, Pacific coast alder, Red alder, Western alder
Rustic furniture, entry doors, moldings, turning, carving, toys, plywood, veneer, cabinets, musical instruments.
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