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Ash
American White Ash, or just White Ash exudes charm and sophistication with its naturally pale hue and enchanting open grain textures. Renowned among wood enthusiasts and artisans alike, it offers a winning combination of resilience, aesthetic appeal, and effortless workability, making it a prime selection for woodworking projects.
Length: 8′ – 10′
Thickness: 4/4, 8/4
- Common Name(s): Ash, White Ash, American White Ash
- Scientific Name: Fraxinus americana
- Distribution: Eastern North America
- Tree Size: 65-100 ft (20-30 m) tall, 2-5 ft (0.6-1.5 m) trunk diameter
- Average Dried Weight: 42 lbs/ft³ (675 kg/m³)
- Janka Hardness: 1,320 lbf (5,870 N)
- Crushing Strength: 7,410 lbf/in² (51.1 MPa)
Heartwood: Light to medium brown, often with a reddish hue.
Sapwood: Wide and tends to be a beige or light brown, not always clearly demarcated from heartwood.
Grain: Generally straight, with a coarse, uneven texture.
Texture: Medium to coarse texture with a good natural luster.
Rated as perishable, with poor insect resistance.
Ash is generally easy to work with both hand and machine tools. It has good bending properties and is known for its excellent shock resistance. It glues, stains, and finishes well, though it can sometimes produce blotchy results when stained; using a pre-conditioner, gel stain, or toner may be necessary to get an even color.
- Tool handles
- Furniture
- Flooring
- Sports equipment (e.g., baseball bats, hockey sticks)
- Millwork
- Specialty wood items
Ash is highly valued for its strength, hardness, and shock resistance, making it a popular choice for a wide range of applications. Its workability and finishing properties make it a favorite among woodworkers. However, it is vulnerable to the emerald ash borer, a pest that has caused significant damage to ash populations in North America.