WHTE ASH ( Fraxinus Americana)

GENERAL DECRIPTION :

American Ash is similar in appearance to European ash. The sapwood is light coloured to nearly white and heartwood varies from greyish brown to light brown, to pale yellow streaked with brown. The wood is generally straight grained with a coarse uniform texture.The degree and availability of light coloured sapwood, and other properties, will vary according to the growing regions.

WORKING PROPERTIES :

Ash machines well, is good in nailing, screwing and gluing, and can be stained and polished to a very good finish.It dries fairly aesily with minimal degrade, there is little movement in performance.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES :

Ash has very good overall strength properties relative to its weight. It has excellent shock resistance and good for steam bending.

MAIN USES :

Funiture, flooring, doors, architectural interiors, high class joinery and moulding, kitchen cabinets, panelling, tool handles, sports goods and turning.

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