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American White Ash

Fraxinus americana

Imported HardwoodNorth America: Eastern United States and Canada

Also known as: White Ash

Appearance

American White Ash heartwood is light to medium brown. The grain is straight with a coarse, pronounced texture and strong growth ring figure. It has an open, clean look with excellent contrast between early and late wood. Known for its exceptional flexibility and shock resistance.

Workability

White Ash machines well and takes stain and finishes readily. Its exceptional flexibility and shock resistance make it the timber of choice for tool handles and sports equipment. It steam-bends well and holds nails and screws satisfactorily.

Common Uses

Tool handles
Sports equipment (baseball bats, hockey sticks)
Furniture
Flooring
Cabinetry
Staircase components
Boat building

Typical Colour

Density

680 kg/m³

Janka Hardness5.9 kN
SoftHard
Above GroundLow
In GroundLow
Not termite resistant

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