Ash

Formal Name: Fraxinus spp.

Color: Sapwood nearly white, heartwood varies from greyish to light brown

Shade: light

Workability: Machines well, with good nailing, screwing and gluing properties, and can be stained to a very good finish. It dies fairly easily with minimal degrade and there is little movement in performance.

Physical Properties: Good overall strength properties, excellent shock resistance, good for steam bending

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