The images offered demonstrate the approximate look of the wood species used on Eagle products. Wood is a naturally occurring product and may vary in color, texture and grain. Texture, grain and color variance do not constitute defects in wood components and are not covered under the warranty.
Alder (Hardwood)
Alder, a relative of birch, grows from Alaska to Southern California. Alder Grows well on burned over land and thrives in areas that have been ravaged by fire and logging. It’s many uses include, furniture, kitchen cabinets, doors, shutters, mouldings carvings and kitchen utensils.
- Color: Very consistent in color - pale pinkish-brown to almost white. Heartwood is formed only in trees of advanced age and there is no visible boundary between sap and heartwood.
- Grain: fairly straight-grained with a uniform texture
- Characteristics: Alder is a relatively soft hardwood of medium density that has low bending strength, shock resistance and good working properties
- Finishing: Finishes smoothly and takes stain well. When stained, blends well with walnut and cherry.
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