Alder is grown in North America and Europe. The dull orange brown color when first cut changes to a light reddish brown with streaks as the wood matures. This straight grained wood works well in carving and woodwares. This species typically runs narrower than some of our other species with average widths between 3-1/2″ and 5″ wide.
JANKA HARDNESS SCALE: 590
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Alder Hardwood S2S
More InfoAlder S2S hardwood is stocked in 4/4 thickness only. Skip surfaced on both faces, left rough on the edges, and sold by the board foot. The widths and lengths can vary by board. JANKA HARDNESS SCALE: 590
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Alder Hardwood S2S1E
More InfoS2S1E means this hardwood has been partially dressed. Each board has been “skip” surfaced on both faces and then one edge cleaned. Skip surfaced can leave some rough areas on the board. The other edge is left rough and therefore, there can be a 1″ variance in the width of the board. Available in 4/4 […]
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Alder Hardwood S4S
More InfoS4S means this hardwood has been surfaced on all four sides. This board has a cleaner appearance than S2S1E. Available in 4/4 thickness, 1-1/2″ to 5-1/2″ wide, and 3′ to 5′ long.
