Alder Common Shop

COM

COM is a 50% Clear One Face cuttings grade.

COM boards are selected for shorter Clear One Face cuttings, maximizing raw material value, which makes them well-suited for finger-jointed panels, furniture, and other applications.

Length Specs:

6′ (1.83m) minimum

Width Specs:

3″ (76mm) minimum
With up to 5% narrows

Cutting Specs:

6′ (1.83m) minimum
3″ x 24″ (76mm x 610mm) Clear One Face

In 4/4 and 5/4 only:

3″ x 18″ (76mm x 46mm) finger-joint cuttings are allowed
3″ x 18″ (76mm x 46mm) Clear Two Face cuttings are accepte

	8’1″	10’1″	12’1″
13/16	•	•
4/4	•	•	•
5/4	•	•
6/4	•	•
8/4	•	•

Notes:

This grade admits all boards of two feet (610mm) and over surface measure yielding not less than 50% Clear One Face cuttings with the reverse side of the cuttings being a sound cutting. Side bend is limited to 1″ (25mm). Pin knots are not considered defect.