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Ash
| Common Name: | White Ash |
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| Latin Name: | Fraxinus Americana |
| Characteristics of the Tree: | The tree grows up to about 18m(60ft) in height, and has a trunk diameter of about 750mm(2ft 6in). |
| Characteristics of the Wood: | The strong, shock-resistant wood is ring-porous, with a distinct figure. It has course and generally straight grain with an almost white sapwood and pale brown heartwood, similar to European Ash. It is a good wood for steam bending. |
| Common Uses: | Joinery, boatbuilding, sports equipment, tool handles, flooring, cabinetry, millwork, plywood and veneer. |
| Workability: | Excellent; works well with hand and machine tools and can be brought to a fine surface finish, glues well. |
| Finishing: | It accepts stain well and can be polished to a fine finish. |
| Average Dry Weight: | 670kg/m3 (42lb/ft3). |
| Source Information: | “Collins Good Wood Guide”, Harper/Collins Publishers |