Knotty Alder
Alder is a pretty soft hardwood. It offers more durability than pine or cedar but doesn’t have the durability of white or red oak. Alder is an easy wood to work with for that reason; less wear on your blades and sanding discs.
Hardness
Alder is a soft to medium density hardwood that can be a bit tricky to stain. Its natural color variation presents several challenges for providing that even stained wood look. Tends to blotch. Its natural colors present themselves very nicely with a standard clear coat finish.
Staining
Adler is commonly used in indoor projects. Some examples of indoor uses include
Cabinetry
Furniture
Doors
Trim
Turned (lathe) projects
Common Uses
Region
Alder is located in the pacific northwest region of the United States