About Ash

Ash wood has fairly good strength properties for its weight, and is also shock resistant. It has high elasticity making it a popular choice for bows and steam bending projects. When stained Ash can look quite similar to Red Oak in appearance. Ash trees are currently under attack from the invasive emerald ash borer in the US, causing the price to steadily increase and making it harder for us to keep the wider pieces in stock.

• Common Names: Ash, White Ash, American White Ash, Biltmore Ash, Fraxinus americana.
• Origin: Midwest and eastern United States.
• Color: Light cream sapwood with light brown heartwood.
• Janka Hardness: 1320 lbs/ft.
• Avg. Weight: 3.6 lbs/bdft.
• General Workability: Ash is generally very easy to work with. Cuts, glues, stains, and finishes very well. The coarse grain may result in blotchy results on a laser. Ash is an excellent choice for steam bending.

Project Ready? These thin wood sheets (previously called "Scroll Saw Ready" hardwoods) are perfect for scroll sawing, laser cutting and engraving, thick veneers, and much more. Our Project Ready Ash boards are kiln dried and surfaced and sanded to 150 grit on two sides.

Sizes are exact. | This is all solid Ash hardwood, not plywood, and is not glued. | 100% satisfaction guaranteed.