What Are Your Standards for Rustic Alder?

Osborne craftsman carefully create your turning using knotty alder wood. When placing pieces of lumber and preparing them for turning, a craftsman must maintain the following standards:

• Sapwood is allowed to appear in Rustic/Knotty Alder
• Square should contain at least 2 knots that are 3/4" or greater
• Only a hint of bark is acceptable
• Clean board will not be visible through the knot unless there is less than 1/4" visible board
• Knots can not reduce the contact area between the product and what the product is connected to
• Knots are not to exceed 1/3 of the diameter of the turned leg

What Kind of Knots Can I Expect When Ordering Rustic Alder?