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Ash Wood |
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| DESCRIPTION |
Ash heartwood is a grayish-brown, sometimes with a red tinge. It is generally straight grained and coarse, but with a smooth texture.
Weight ranges from about 35lbs to 41lbs per cu. ft. |
| BOTANICAL NAME |
Fraxinus Americana |
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OTHER NAMES
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White Ash, Green Ash, Red Ash, Black Ash, Brown Ash |
| MECHANICAL PROPERTIES |
Bending properties vary, but are generally very good. It has good strength, toughness, stiffness and hardness for it's relatively light weight. |
| WORKING PROPERTIES |
Moderate blunting effect on cutters, but can be worked fairly well with hand or power tools. Pre-drilling required for nailing in the harder Ashes. Stains, glues and polishes well. |
| DURABILITY |
Ash is non-durable and perishable. The sapwood is susceptible to attack by powder post and common furniture beetles. Heartwood is moderately resistant to preservative treatment and sapwood is permeable. |
| SEASONING |
Dries rapidly with little degradation. Small movement. |
| USES |
White Ash is used extensively in sporting goods, bats, oars, pool cues, tool handles, cabinet work, high-class joinery, plywood, panelling and veneer. |
| COMMENTS |
American Ash is generally divided into 3 categories or species. They are usually segregated into "tough" and "soft" grades. |
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| Additional Photos |
front view |
| Above: Ash wood bookcase/fireplace surround built by Rob Pelc. Ash is similar to Red Oak just lighter in color. It also has a more pronounced cathedral grain pattern. |
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