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Alder 8/4 Lumber
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Price / Board Feet
$6.99 |
20-99
$5.94
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100+
$4.89
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About this wood . . .
Thickness: 1-13/16'' thick, surfaced smooth two sides (8/4 S2S)
Widths: 4''-6'' with the edges still rough. Straight line ripping on one edge is available as well (see below).
Lengths: Up to 8'. Longer lengths may be available for local pick up or truck freight shipment. Contact us to verify.
All lumber is kiln dried, surfaced smooth on both sides, and available in a wide variety of sizes. We can do custom cutting and milling for you, too! Contact us.
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Get a ton of information about Alder. Here's a quick overview:
Alder comes from
Pacific coast of North America
Botanical Name:
Alnus rubra
Other Names:
Alder, Oregon alder, Pacific coast alder, Red alder, Western alder
Color:
Pale Yellow to Reddish Brown.
Characteristics:
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. Rarely wider than 6''
Typical Uses:
Rustic furniture, turning, carving, toys, plywood, veneer, cabinets, musical instruments.
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Easy to work wood, 7.16.2009
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Reviewer: Kacy (Baton Rouge, LA )
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Purchased this wood to use in beginning (small) furniture projects with my 12 year old. The wood works easily with hand tools, has minimum amount of tear out when hand planing, and sands nicely (although it seems to be a bit soft for carding, but that might be my problem). Finished in a rubbed oil and wax, the grain pops with a nice, cherry-like glow. Will be working more in this wood, which I tried on a lark because of the monthly special.
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Saw the news letter today, 6.4.2009
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Reviewer: David W. (Redlands, CA)
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I'm not crazy about this wood because of the low density. Too soft for my taste, I like ash and hickory better. It does work nicely though. Not a bad price you have.
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No complaints, 5.17.2009
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Reviewer: Mike R. (Socorro, NM)
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I love alder. I've made several Mexican theme dining tables, entry doors, and cabinets over the years. It's probably not a good choice if youre wanting to make something that'll take a beating because its prety soft. For southwestern / mexican style stuff, this is the best. Of course, thre's also mesquite but its not nearly as inexpensive.
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