As a leading local domestic and exotic wood supplier for the woodworking community in the Seattle-Port Townsend-Tacoma area, Edensaw Woods (
edensaw.com) in Port Townsend-Tacoma, Washington, is your trusted source for premium materials. We specialize in supplying surfaced lumber, specialty lumber, and live edge wood, ensuring every builder and craftsman in the Pacific Northwest has access to the highest-quality goods.
Alder plywood is a top choice for cabinetmaking, furniture, and interior architectural millwork. It is highly valued for its straight, uniform grain and fine texture, which resembles more expensive species like cherry or maple. When freshly cut, alder is a pale yellow-white, but it mellows quickly into a desirable light tan to reddish-brown color with exposure and age. Due to its consistent appearance and ability to take stain evenly, alder is often used as a cost-effective alternative to cherry wood"
Alder is technically classified as a "soft hardwood." It is easier to work with than many dense hardwoods, offering exceptional machining, turning, and sanding properties. This makes it an excellent choice for detailed work and applications that require minimal tool wear.
- Janka Hardness Rating: Alder (Red Alder) has an average rating of 590 lbf. This moderate density makes it stable, lightweight, and pliable, while still offering durability for indoor applications.
- Best Uses: Due to its stability and fine grain, our alder plywood is ideal for cabinetry, interior doors, furniture components, and high-quality millwork where a beautiful, consistent finish is required.
Our vast collection of
wood panels and plywood features an array of core materials and veneer types, including
alder,
ash,
beech,
birch,
birch (prefin),
cherry,
cherry (prefin),
fir,
hickory,
khaya,
maple,
poplar,
red oak,
sapele,
shop,
tennessee cedar,
walnut,
white oak, and
xyz assorted options, among many others. We typically stock standard panel sizes like 4-ft x 8-ft and offer thickness options from 1/4-in to 3/4-in, commonly featuring fir or mdf cores for optimal stability and performance.
At Edensaw, we pride ourselves on being more than just a supplier; we are partners in your project. We offer an extensive range of
specialized services that support complex work, from utility plywood to custom marine applications requiring high moisture resistance and Richlite panels. Our team has the expertise to help you select the exact wood veneer or cabinet grade plywood needed for your application. Browse our complete inventory of
products today. For direct support on your specific material requirements, please
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