| Alder Cabinet Doors |
 Alder is reddish brown colored wood cabinet door that is sometimes called the poor man’s cherry. It is a versatile wood that can be used with open knots for a rustic look. Grain pattern is semi tight.Alders establish symbioses with the nitrogen-fixing Actinobacteria Frankiella alni. This bacteria converts atmospheric nitrogen into soil-soluble nitrates which can be utilised by the alder, and favorably enhances the soil fertility generally. Alders benefit other plants growing near them by taking nitrogen out of the air and depositing it in the soil in usable form; fallen alder leaves make very rich compost. Alders are sturdy and fast-growing, even in acidic and damaged sites such as burned areas and mining sites. Italian Alder is particularly useful on dry, infertile sites. Alders can be used as a producer of simple bio-mass, growing quickly in harsh environments. Alder catkins are one of the first sources of pollen for bee species, especially honeybees, which use it for spring buildup. Alders are also used as a food plant by some Lepidoptera species, see list of Lepidoptera which feed on Alders. Alders are also grown in gardens, and are sometimes made into bonsai. Alder is a preferred wood for charcoal making, formerly used in the manufacture of gunpowder, or for smelting metal ores, now used primarily for cooking. The wood is also traditionally used for smoking fish and meat, though this usage has often been replaced by other woods such as oak and hickory. It is popular as a material for electric guitar bodies. Alder is used by many guitar makers, notably the Fender Guitar Company, who use it on top quality instruments such as the Stratocaster and Jaguar. Alder provides a brighter tone than other woods (such as mahogany), and as alder is not a particularly dense wood it provides a resonant, well-rounded tone with excellent sustain. Alders are also exeptionally good windbreakers and are planted on the west coast of Scotland to shelter gardens. Information on Alder, used in manufacturing cabinet doors, derived from Wikipedia Cabinet doors are available in just about any species of wood so it is impossible to list them all. Please call with any questions about other wood species availability. |