Alder is…..
* commercially harvested in the Pacific Northwest of the U.S. and Canada* “Alnus Rubra” in scientific nomenclature.* approximately 3% of commercially harvested timber in the U.S.A.* highly sought after for it’s ability to mimic other hardwoods such as Walnut and Cherry.
* commercially harvested in the Pacific Northwest of the U.S. and Canada* “Alnus Rubra” in scientific nomenclature.* approximately 3% of commercially harvested timber in the U.S.A.* highly sought after for it’s ability to mimic other hardwoods such as Walnut and Cherry.
* a “soft” hardwood that machines, glues and takes screws and nails well.
* not available in the rough. All Alder is s2s -15/16″ for example 4/4 is actually 15/16″