White Ash
Quick Facts:
Common Name’s - White AshScientific Name - Fraxinus americana
Tree size in length 65-100 feet/ 20-30 meter
Tree size in diameter 2-5feet/ 60-150 cm
Average dried weight 42 lbs per cubic ft/ 675kg per cubic meter
Shrinkage radial 4.9%
Shrinkage tangential 7.8%
Shrinkage volumetric 13.3
Odor: Can have a distinct, moderately unpleasant smell when being worked Sustainability This wood species is not listed in the CITES Appendices, and is reported by the IUCN as being a species of least concern.
General Info:
The heartwood is a light to medium brown color. Sapwood can be very wide, and tends to be a beige or light brown; not always clearly or sharply demarcated from heartwood.
Grain/Texture:
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.
Workability:
Produces good results with hand or machine tools. Responds well to steam bending. Glues, stains, and finishes well.
Notes/Comments:
White Ash has excellent shock resistance, and along with Hickory, it is one of the most commonly used hardwoods for tool handles in North America, particularly in shovels and hammers where toughness and impact resistance is important.
