Knotty Alder Hardwood

Knotty alder is a great money saving alternative to superior alder if you only need.
Knotty alder hardwood. Alder is a smooth hardwood with color and graining similar to cherry ranging from a light honey color to a reddish brown hue. Knotty alder is chosen for its rustic informal appearance. Knotty alder lumber shares the same color and grain pattern as superior alder the only difference is that what would be considered defects in the superior grade is now called character providing a unique rustic looking. Hardwood lumber supplier woodworkers source has all your exotic hardwood and domestic hardwood needs.
This lumber is mainly used to build furniture cabinets and other framing applications. Alder is a relatively soft hardwood of medium density that has low bending strength shock resistance and stiffness. Although classified as a hardwood alder is one of the softest of all hardwoods and is more commonly referred to as a semi hardwood. Ft 34 92 lighter than red oak 3 58 bd.
Main uses furniture kitchen cabinets doors shutters moulding panel stock turnings carvings and kitchen utensils. On a hardness scale alder ranks just above pine and poplar. Ft hardness 590 janka rating 54 26 softer than red oak 1290 psi. Quality lumber supply and plywood distributor at best price in texas.
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