Ash European
Ash hardwood timber has a medium to coarse texture similar to oak. The sapwood is light-coloured to nearly white and the heartwood varies from greyish or light brown. Ash machines well, is good in nailing, screwing and gluing, can be stained to a very good finish.
Botanical Name: | Fraxinus Excelsior |
Origin: | Grows throughout Europe, North Africa and Western Asia |
Brief Description: | Colour: Cream to pale tan colour Grain: Tough, flexible and straight Texture: Coarse but even Classification: Hardwood |
Uses: | Cabinet making and furniture, sports goods and striking-tool handles. Also, sliced for decorative veneer and plywood manufacture. |
Working Properties: | Works well with hand and machine tools, necessary to pre-bore for nailing, stains easily and takes an excellent smooth finish filled. |
Durability: | Non-durable |
Density: | 710 kg/m³ |
