Description
Physical & Mechanical Properties
Ash has very good overall strength properties relative to its weight. It has excellent shock resistance and is good for steam bending.
Working Properties
Ash machines well, is good in nailing, screwing and gluing, and can be stained and polished to a very good finish. It dries fairly easily with minimal degrade, and good stability means there is little movement in performance.
Main Uses
Furniture, flooring, doors, architectural interiors, high class joinery and molding, kitchen cabinets, panelling, tool handles, sports goods and turning. A versatile, good-looking wood, offering great value for a wide range of joinery and furniture applications.