About this episode
This episode explores the rising popularity of Red Alder and discusses Walnut grading and the potential of Vietnamese Walnut in North America.
Red Alder has increased in popularity substantially from its "junk tree" status and now shows up in cabinetry, floors, guitars and even saunas. Listen as I dive deep on the merits of this underrated hardwood. Also in this episode I talk about Walnut grading for color and how the potential of Vietnamese Walnut could play out in the North American market.
People in this episode
Host: Shannon Rogers
Topics covered
- Red Alder
- hardwood
- cabinetry
- Walnut grading
- Vietnamese Walnut
- North American market
Keywords
- Red Alder
- hardwood
- cabinetry
- Walnut
- Vietnamese Walnut
- North American market
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Red Alder, Walnut, Vietnamese Walnut
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