European Alder (Alnus glutinosa)
European alder tends to be light tan to reddish brown; colour darkens and reddens with age. There is no visible distinction between heartwood and sapwood. Large aggregate rays appear as occasional small streaks on the face grain that can be mistaken for defects in the wood.
European alder is very easy to work with both hand and machine tools; it sands easily. The wood is rather soft, however, and care must be taken to avoid denting it in some applications. European alder has excellent gluing, staining, and finishing properties; it also turns well.
Our Alder is homegrown in Britain.
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