Trade Name : nAlder n nOrigin : nEurope, Asia n nUses : nFor veneer, lumber, musical instruments, fruit crates, at present used as solid wood for furniture. Was considered to be an inferior wood not accepted by the furniture industry until the mid-nineties when it became fashionable. n nProperties : nAfter felling the color is first orange-red and subsequently darkens to a reddish-white or brownish-red. Alder is less decorative and often has defects. Perfect logs are seldom to be found. The species is relatively unsuitable for sliced veneer. Fine streaks are found spread over the entire surface in almost all cases. n nJointing : nGlue joints hold very well. Screws and nails provide tight joints.