Name |
White Ash (Fraxinus americana) |
Type |
Hardwood. |
Other Names |
Also known as American ash, Biltmore ash, and cane ash. |
Sources |
Grows in United States and Canada. |
Appearance |
Generally straight grained with a coarse texture. Pale-brown heartwood and almost white sapwood. |
Physical Props |
Moderately heavy, hard, strong, and tough with moderately high shock resistance, good dimensional stability, and poor decay resistance. Steam-bends very well and is quite elastic. |
Working Props |
Machines fairly well with machine tools although turning and mortising properties are marginal. Glues, screws, and nails satisfactorily. Stains and finishes well, although filling may be required. |
Uses |
Used for furniture, cooperage, baseball bats, boat oars, ladders, chairs, food containers, agricultural implements, tool handles, plywood, and decorative veneer. |