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Alder Hardwood Sample
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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.
Ground Shipping is included anywhere in the 48 U.S.!
Thickness: 1/2'' actual thickness, planed and sanded smooth
Widths: Ripped to 3''
Lengths: 6'' and cut square
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.. See our page about Hardwood Grading for some details about common lumber grades and their definitions.
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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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