Community laser settings for this material.
Alder is a soft, even-textured hardwood with a pale color similar to birch. It engraves cleanly and cuts well, making it a good alternative to basswood for decorative work.
Less common than basswood but behaves very similarly. Settings for basswood usually work as a starting point. Takes stain well after engraving.
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