Ash Wood

Colour/Appearance:

The Ash Wood is a light brown colour, though darker shades can also be seen, which is sometimes sold as Olive Ash. Sapwood can be very wide, and tends to be beige or light brown; not always clearly or sharply demarcated from heartwood.

Grain/Texture:

Ash wood 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.

Odor:

Ash Wood Can have a distinct, moderately unpleasant smell when being worked.

Sustainability:

This wood species is not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.