Ash

Color & Appearance:

Ash’s sapwood comes as creamy white, heartwood is brownish, so most boards will be white and brown.

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Workability:

Ash will work well with hand and power tools, even despite its hard and dense nature. Will hold nails and screws with great stability. Gluing can yield various results.

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Common Uses:

Ash wood is used to make wooden baseball bats, flooring, some furniture, and tool handles.

Comments:

Because of the high price of genuine Teak, Iroko may be considered a lower-cost alternative. This wood is stable and durable, with an overall appearance that resembles Teak.