Alder ALD01 — 1090x180-280x42mm Double Live Edge

Alder (Alnus glutinosa)

Common Alder is a characterful British native hardwood, often overlooked but deeply rewarding to work with. Its warm, pale orange-brown tones deepen beautifully with age and finishing, and its fine, even grain makes it a pleasure to turn, carve, and machine. This piece features a stunning double live edge, retaining the natural profile of the tree on both sides — a truly unique slab full of character.

Species Details

• Species: Alnus glutinosa
• Common Name: Common Alder / Black Alder
• Origin: UK & Europe
• Colour: Pale orange-brown, deepening with age and finish
• Janka Hardness: ~590 lbf (~2,600 N) — relatively soft hardwood
• Density: ~530 kg/m³
• Durability: Moderate — Class 4 (above ground use)
• Workability: Excellent — easy to work with hand and machine tools; takes stains and finishes very well

This Piece

• SKU: ALD01
• Dimensions: 1090mm long x 180mm (face) / 280mm (back) x 42mm thick
• Edge Profile: Double Live Edge — natural live edge retained on both sides
• Finish: Planed Both Faces
• Photos: Images show the actual piece you will receive

Ideal for decorative shelving, charcuterie boards, small furniture pieces, turning blanks, and any project where a natural live edge profile adds character and warmth.