Preview
Image Date
2018
Properties / Facts
high shock resistance, steam bends well, easy to sand and work with both hand tools and machinery. Takes stain and glue well.
Common Names (additional)
Cane Ash
Scientific Name
Fraxinus Americana
Janka Hardness
1,320 lbf (5,870 N)
Classification
hardwood
Geographic Origin
Eastern and Central North America
Modern Region
Eastern and Central North America
Modern / Specialty Uses
Baseball bats, oars, tool handles
Sample Material
wood shaving
Surface Plane
radial
Magnification
x 400
Photographer
Harriet Cassell
Keywords
Manning Rare Woods, Furniture Department, White Ash