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ASH
Fraxinus, excelsior
ORIGIN
North America.
INFO
Ash has excellent shock resistance. It is one of the most commonly used hardwoods for tool handles in North America—particularly in shovels and hammers where toughness and impact resistance is important. When stained, ash can look very similar to oak.
APPEARANCE
The heartwood is a light to medium brown colour. Sapwood can be very wide, and tends to be a beige or light brown; not always clearly or sharply demarcated from heartwood. Ash has a medium to coarse texture similar to oak. The grain is almost always straight and regular, though sometimes moderately curly or figured boards can be found.
1320:HARDNESS (JANKA)
COMMONLY USED
Flooring, Millwork & Crates
EXPLORE OTHERS
MAPLE
TASMANIA
OAK
BAMBOO
BIRCH
AMERICAN
OAK
BEECH
EUROPEAN
OAK
CHENGAL
YELLOW
BALAU
IROKO
IPE
WALNUT
ACCOYA
TEAK
AFRICAN
GOLDEN TEAK
ZEBRANO
MERBAU
SAPELE
SIENNA
WALNUT
INDIAN
ROSE WOOD
AMERICAN
WALNUT
IRONWOOD
PATAGONIA
WALNUT
WENGE
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