Alder Hardwood Sample from Woodworkers Source - Wood and Lumber Supplies from Woodworkers Source

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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.

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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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