THE ALDER.
Source: Home Depot (produced by Swaner Hardwood). Swaner is a flooring producer in California. Delivery took about a week. Link Below:
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20 boards .25"x1.5"x24" was $63, including shipping.
Quality is superb, as it is meant for custom hardwood floors. It is S4S and comes double wrapped in plastic, with cardboard protecting all edges.
Advertised dimensions are 1/4" x 1.5"x2ft.
Below are alder ribs on my last build. It holds an edge well, is close grained, sands/saws nicely and takes stain/oils well.
Source: Home Depot (produced by Swaner Hardwood). Swaner is a flooring producer in California. Delivery took about a week. Link Below:
HD Link
20 boards .25"x1.5"x24" was $63, including shipping.
Quality is superb, as it is meant for custom hardwood floors. It is S4S and comes double wrapped in plastic, with cardboard protecting all edges.
Advertised dimensions are 1/4" x 1.5"x2ft.
Below are alder ribs on my last build. It holds an edge well, is close grained, sands/saws nicely and takes stain/oils well.