Works well with hand and machine tools but sharp cutting edges need to be maintained to prevent tearing the grain.
Is gray alder a hardwood.
Alder is the common name of a genus of flowering plants alnus belonging to the birch family betulaceae the genus comprises about 35 species of monoecious trees and shrubs a few reaching a large size distributed throughout the north temperate zone with a few species extending into central america as well as the northern and southern andes.
Known for its character this fast growing and semi knotty hardwood produces a fine grain with natural tan rusty red and brown tones.
Alder hardwood lumber.
Knotty alder is a popular choice for a more rustic look.
Alnus rubra common names.
However gray alder may be a secondary source of wildlife browse due to its wide distribution and local abundance.
Black alder gray alder and red alder where it grows.
These are eight common alder trees and shrubs.
Alder is currently used for a variety of specialty interior products including mouldings furniture cabinets floors and doors.
Alder is considered to be a hardwood and is used frequently to make cabinets doors furniture flooring and other products.
Alder a soft relatively low strength straight grained even textured wood.