ONTANO NERO

Origine
EUROPA

Descrizione

Similar Woods
American Red Alder, Hard Maple

Origin
Europe, Asia

Range
Europe, Siberia, North Africa. Prefers loose, deep and moist clay soils, rich in nutrients. Frequently to be found along water courses and in river plains. Most logs bought for veneer or lumber production come from Eastern Europe.

Uses
For 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.

Properties
After felling the color is first o
Range-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 rela- tively unsuitable for sliced veneer. Fine streaks are found spread over the entire surface in almost all cases.

Machining
Working Alder by hand and tools presents no difficulties. It can be easily planed, molded and turned. Very smooth surfaces are produced.

Seasoning
Alder can be dried well and quickly without any great tendency to check and warp.

Jointing
Mat finishes are generally applied as well as wax and preservatives containing oil. Their application presents no difficulties.
Jointing
Glue joints hold very well. Screws and nails provide tight joints.