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Alder is a close-grained hardwood that grows on the moist pacific slopes of Washington, Oregon, California and British Columbia. Timber reserves are estimated to be in excess of 20 billion board feet. Due to aggressive reforestation practices, more alder is being planted than harvested annually. Alder is a light tan or honey color, and there is little color difference between heartwood and sapwood. Kiln dried alder presents no problems with sap, mineral streaks, or stain. Because of the unique color characteristics, alder can be stained to emulate many other species. In a study published by the U.S.Forest Products Laboratory, alder was compared with 8 other domestic species--including maple, cherry, and poplar--for workability. Alder ranked highest for finishing, color uniformity, sanding and gluing. In the categories of Character Interest, Machining and Joint Strength, alder finished among the top 3 species.
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