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Red Alder

Alnus rubra

The premier furniture wood of the Pacific Northwest, prized for its workability.

Type
Hardwood
Janka Hardness
590 lbf
Very Soft
Density
28.00 lb/ft³
(448.00 kg/m³)
Origin
Pacific Northwest
Straight Grain Fine Texture Common Low Cost

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Appearance Characteristics

Color

Pale yellow to light reddish brown

Grain Pattern

Straight

Texture

Fine

Luster

Low

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