tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12079088.post3064308775521895540..comments2023-10-30T05:30:14.873-07:00Comments on I'm a OK guy: PencilI'm a OK guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11843155822153452980noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12079088.post-66080574468122601922020-03-06T20:22:29.481-08:002020-03-06T20:22:29.481-08:00Matt,
Me either :-). They sell it as Knotty Alder...Matt,<br /><br />Me either :-). They sell it as Knotty Alder and it does have a few knots but at less than $3.00USD a board foot I can live with a few knots. BTW, they have timber labeled as Alder for $6.00 USD a board foot. Again I can live with a few knots.<br /><br />ken<br /><br />ken I'm a OK guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11843155822153452980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12079088.post-42193278366054994312020-03-06T11:18:00.529-08:002020-03-06T11:18:00.529-08:00When my sister had her kitchen re-done a few years...When my sister had her kitchen re-done a few years ago, I got the wood from all drawer fronts and doors. I thought it was maple at the time, as it had a yellow appearance with a thick coat of finish on it. When I removed the finish, I realized it wasn't maple, but had no idea what it was. I finally found out last year that it is red alder, when I came across that species at the lumber store. I think it is a really beautiful wood and it has been nice to work with hand tools. But I guess if there is a "red" alder, there must be other species of alder. Don't know which yours might be ...Matt McGranehttp://tinyshopww.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com