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Principally the Pacific Northwest, where it is the most abundant commercial hardwood. Average height is 90 feet and the tree matures in 25 to 40 years, but will begin to ... Physical Properties; Red alder is a relatively soft hardwood of medium density that has low bending strength, shock resistance and stiffness.
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www.hardwoodinfo.com/species_guide/display_species.asp?...
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Alder is a hot commodity. It used to be a poor boys maple, but with the advent of modern milling and kiln technology it has come into its own as a hardwood for cabinetry and furniture. It even supports a market for character wood using the knotty, stained and void containing boards that used to go to the chipper.
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www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Usefulness_of_Alder_Wood...
www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Usefulness_of_Alder_Wood.html
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Pros discuss the cost, availability, and characteristics of Red Alder solid stock and sheet goods. February 25, 2005 ... According to our local hardwood supplier, the Japanese have found alder to be the wood of choice to replace all the other species they've exhausted.
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www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Red_Alder_Pros_and_Cons....
www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Red_Alder_Pros_and_Cons.html
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Alder Alder, part of the birch family, is a softer hardwood from the Pacific Northwest. Consistent color, stability, and uniform acceptance of stains and finishes are some of the characteristics that have made Western Alder a preferred wood for furniture.
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Alder is a close or fine-grained hardwood similar to Cherry, Birch, and Maple. It has a density or hardness comparable to Appalachian Soft Maple. Western Alder is extremely uniform in its light tan or honey color, and there is no color difference between heartwood and sap wood.
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www.northpacific.com/dept/hdwddept/hdwd_alder.html
www.northpacific.com/dept/hdwddept/hdwd_alder.html
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Red alder is a relatively soft hardwood of medium density that has low bending strength, shock resistance and stiffness. Specific Gravity: 0.41 (12% M.C.); Average Weight: 449 kg/m3 (12% M.C.); Average Volumetric Shrinkage: 10.1% (Green to 6% M.C.);
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www.ahec.org/hardwoods/guide/alder.html
www.ahec.org/hardwoods/guide/alder.html
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The Alder Hill Collection of quality hardwood bedroom furniture offers bedroom sets with headboards and individual pieces and in showrooms across the United States. Bedroom furniture made in America by an American manufacturer. ... Browse our great selection of high quality alder hardwood Bedroom Sets, designed to give you...
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alderhillcollection.com/
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Red Alder is the leading hardwood of the Pacific Northwest and grows along the coast from Sitka, Alaska to Santa Barbara, California but reaches its best growth in Oregon and Washington. Although it seldom grows more than 70 to 80 miles inland, some Red Alder is found along the streams in Idaho.
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Welcome to Washington Alder, your best source for superior Alder, Birch and Maple hardwood lumber and unmatched personal service. ; Please take a look at the new products, services and technical support resources we have recently added to make your lumber purchase quick, easy and will informed.
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www.washington-alder.com/mainfrm.htm
www.washington-alder.com/mainfrm.htm
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