European Ash (Hardwood)

European Ash Prime Grade

Kild Dried
Generally supplied between 10 – 14% moisture content

Square edge (to order only)
All boards have had wane machined off

Waney edge (in stock)
All boards will have wane left on them (bark has been removed)

Widths
100mm and wider up to 250mm supplied random width

Thickness available
From stock – 26, 41, 51mm (waney edge)
To order – 26, 41, 52mm (square edge)

Lengths
from 2 metres and longer up to about 4 metres

Appearance
Pale-brown heartwood and almost white sapwood.
Generally straight grained with a coarse texture.

Uses

• Sports goods
• Cabinet making
• Furniture
• Turnery
• Chairs

Working properties

• Machines well
• Pre bore for nails and screws
• Stains and polishes to a high finish
• Very good for steam bending
• Glues well
• Small movement in service

Physical properties

• Heavy and dense
• Medium bending & crushing strength
• Low stiffness and shock resistance

Durability

• Non durable