Alder

CHARACTERISTICS	Pink to red to reddish brown with large rays widely scattered and readily visible with the unaided eye. Prone to having numerous knots and burls with all clear wood the exception rather than the rule.
COMMON CUTS	Plain sliced, quarter sliced
USES	Decorative veneer for kitchen and bath cabinets and millwork. Highly suited to rustic applications due to tendency to have numerous and scattered open and sound knots.
AVAILABILITY	Readily available
PRICE	$$ - $$$

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