Add Alder to Your Order Product Description: Alder Timber Our live edge timbers can be cut down to square edge, select this option in the drop-down above. Do call us or get in touch on our Contact Us page and speak to our passionate team if you have any queries. Overview Hailing from the wet regions of the Northern Hemisphere, Alder is prized for its workability and smooth texture. Exhibiting tones from light tan to reddish-brown, this hardwood harmoniously melds practicality with rich aesthetics. Celebrated for its even grain and medium hardness, it frequently graces projects involving furniture, cabinetry, and detailed joinery. Appearance Board Edges: Available in Waney Edge / Live Edge or Square Edge. Colour & Grain: Alder unveils a palette spanning soft tans to deeper reddish-browns. Its grain, consistently straight, bestows a sophisticated and smooth presentation. Patterns: While generally uniform in nature, Alder can occasionally showcase subtle variations, augmenting its innate charm. Special Note: Alder’s amiable undertones readily embrace stains and finishes, offering an expansive range of design options. For aficionados of supple texture combined with genuine strength, Timber Lot’s Alder Timber is the paragon. Technical Specification Common Name: Commonly denoted as Alder. Family: Betulaceae Genus: Alnus Measurement Details: Supplied in cubic metres (M3) (1M3 is tantamount to 35.315 Ft3.) Weight (Kiln Dried): 530 KG/M3. Format: Waney edge sawn boards or straight edge sawn boards. Width: Plank widths begin at 150mm, potentially beyond 250mm – call us if you have specific requirements. Uses of Alder Furniture Crafting: Alder’s adaptability and even grain make it a cherished choice for diverse furniture endeavours. Cabinetry: Given its texture and workability, it stands as a top contender for kitchen cabinetry and storage applications. Musical Instruments: Valued for its sound resonance, Alder is often utilised in the crafting of guitars and other stringed instruments. Veneer Production: Its consistent appearance and texture earmark it as a fitting candidate for veneer purposes. Carvings: The timber’s cooperative nature makes it a favourite for detailed carvings and sculpting. Trim Work: Its smooth finish and ease of moulding suit it for trim and finishing applications in construction. Characteristics of Alder Colour: Encompassing a spectrum from pale tans to ruddy hues, Alder exudes a natural warmth. Grain: Featuring a notably straight grain, it assures a polished, unbroken look. Durability: While being a medium-hard timber, it offers a decent resistance to wear. Workability: Woodworkers esteem it for its forgiving nature, simplifying tasks such as cutting, joining, and finishing. Finishing: Its receptive grain and tone make it highly amenable to a wide range of finishes. Texture: Its signature attribute lies in its fine, velvety touch, which appeals to both artisans and end-users alike. Further details about our Grades can be found here.
