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Reviews for Alder 4/4 Lumber

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12 Reviews
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5
August 15th, 2021
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John
Visalia California
Alder
Great lumber
5
May 11th, 2020
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Charlie
Helen ga
Semi-Professional Woodworker
Service
Excellent choice of wood and excellent service Charlie
Familiarity: I've used it once or twice
5
April 30th, 2020
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n/a
Bethel OH
Vanity project
Ordered some alder, hard to find where I'm at. Lumber came when it was supposed to, high quality lumber, finished as specified.
5
September 4th, 2019
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Pop Pop
Jacksonville FL
Alder
Great piece of wood, you all provided me with a very useful lumber choice that I can maximize the full piece you sent me. This is my second order and have not been disappointed with your choices and support.
5
November 11th, 2018
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Conrad
Greenville PA
Alder wood for GripIt Floorstand
My wife bought a GripIt Floorstand 25 years ago to aid in doing her needlepoint. In moving to a new home we lost some pieces of the ingenious tool, so I decided to replace the lost parts. The GripIt was made from alder wood which would not stain any of the beautiful needlepoint, but regrettably GripIt was no longer available. To the rescue came Woodworkers Source with all the great choices of wood--including alder. Kirk and Lyle were exceptionally helpful in placing my order, even when my email server acted up. The order was packaged very carefully and the precious wood arrived safely. The price was quite reasonable, the wood was beautifully clear (as I requested), and there was ample wood to complete my project. Woodworkers Source is a wonderful resource and I would certainly recommend them.
3
April 21st, 2018
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artist
Bremerton WA
Not what I asked for
I asked for straight grained wood for use for wood block printing. I got straight grain on the last foot of both ends.
5
February 3rd, 2018
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Charlie
Arizona
Alder
Ordered and received it within three days since I live in Arizona. The lumber was of good quality and straight.
5
October 10th, 2017
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bumpsear
Arkansas
IT'S GREAT -- JUST DECIDE ON A FINISH
It took a bit to dial in the finish. But for my money, Alder is great with a Danish oil base. Danish brings out the grain without blotching the wood. It provides depth and luster. 2 or 3 coats of Danish then Sealcoat, and 3 or 4 Poly. This brings out the beauty of the wood and gives a great finish.
4
March 21st, 2012
mab
Panama City Florida United States
Excellent service
There was a little bark and some blemishes, but overall the wood is very nice and will work well for my purposes.
3
December 21st, 2011
Charlie
Seattle WA USA
Hobbyist Woodworker
Thicker Than Expected
he wood arrived in good shape and is very handsome. But it's 15/16" thick. If you need or are expecting 3/4" or even 13/16" (as was advertised), you'll need to do some planing.
Familiarity: I've used it once or twice
4
July 16th, 2009
Kacy
Baton Rouge LA USA
Easy to work wood
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.
5
May 17th, 2009
Mike R.
Socorro NM US
No complaints
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.