American Ash Superior Sap
Name:
Fraxinus Americana
Origin:
Eastern North America
Colour:
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
Grain:
American 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.
Rot Resistance:
Heartwood is rated as perishable, or only slightly durable in regard to decay. Ash is also not resistant to insect attacks.
Typical Applications:
Flooring, millwork, boxes/crates, baseball bats, and other turned objects such as tool handles.
Density:
670 kg/m³ average
Workability:
Produces good results with hand or machine tools. Responds well to steam bending. Glues, stains, and finishes well.