Ash Lumber
Second-growth commercial white ash is particularly sought because of the inherent qualities of this wood; it is heavy (421bs./cu.ft.), strong, hard, stiff, and has high resistance to shock.
Pricing/Availability
Currently out of stock
Range
The major species of ash grow in the eastern half of the United States.
Description
Commercial white ash is a group of species that consists mostly of white ash and green ash, although blue ash is also included. Heartwood of commercial white ash is brown; the sapwood is light colored or nearly white. Second-growth trees have a large proportion of sapwood. Old-growth trees, which characteristically have little sapwood, are scarce.
Uses
Ash is used for furniture, cooperage, handles, oars, vehicle parts, baseball bats, and other athletic goods.
Name
ASH, WHITE (Fraxinus, americana, F pennsylvanica)
Type
Hard Wood
Machining
Excellent
Resistance To Splitting
Good
Gluing
Good
Side Hardness
1,370 lbs
Kiln Dried
Yes
