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Ash White

Fraxinus americana

Top of sample is finished with water-based finish. Bottom is finished with oil-based finish.

Appearance Color: Heartwood is light tan to dark brown; sapwood is creamy white. Similar in appearance to white oak, but frequently more yellow. Grain: Bold, straight, moderately open grain with occasional wavy figuring. Can have strong contrast in grain in plainsawn boards. Variations Within Species And Grades: Sometimes confused with hickory; the zone of large pores is more distinctive in ash, similar to that of red oak. Properties Hardness/Janka: 1320; 2% harder than Northern red oak. Dimensional Stability: Above average (7.8; 9% mre stabel than Northern red oak) Durability:

Workability Sawing/Machining: Good machining qualities. Sanding: Sands satisfactorily if the correct sanding sequence is followed. Nailing: No know problems. Finishing: May be difficult to stain Comments: Cost: Multiplier: Availability: Readily available. Origin North America