Juan Rodriguez Posted May 4, 2022 Report Posted May 4, 2022 Has anyone used alder wood for scrolling projects? If you have, what is your opinion and experience using it? Thank you for your comments! OCtoolguy 1 Quote
Dak0ta52 Posted May 4, 2022 Report Posted May 4, 2022 Not sure about cutting it but I have a Fender Strat made from Alder that is very heavy! Sounds great so I don't think I'll cut it up into scrolling projects. barb.j.enders, OCtoolguy and John B 3 Quote
Dave Monk Posted May 5, 2022 Report Posted May 5, 2022 I use a lot of alder. It's soft and easy to scroll. I also use it for intarsia. Very easy to shape. NC Scroller, GrampaJim and OCtoolguy 3 Quote
dgman Posted May 5, 2022 Report Posted May 5, 2022 Alder is a hardwood but is very soft. Easy to cut with a scrollsaw. It looks a little like Cherry, but without the Cherry grain. Because it is relatively soft, it gets blotchy if stained so use a sealer if you plan to stain. I have used in the past and have always had good luck with it. barb.j.enders and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote
Gonzo Posted May 5, 2022 Report Posted May 5, 2022 I agree with Dave Monk and Dgman. A very easy wood to work with. However, I have never stained it. OCtoolguy and Dave Monk 2 Quote
CSull Posted May 5, 2022 Report Posted May 5, 2022 I have used it a lot and had good results. Spalted alder, if you find some is a good looking wood. OCtoolguy 1 Quote
Juan Rodriguez Posted May 5, 2022 Author Report Posted May 5, 2022 Thank you all for your help, I appreciate it! OCtoolguy 1 Quote
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