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Botanical name: Fraxinus
Americana
- Distribution: Canada
and Northern USA
- Characteristics: Heartwood
varies from light brown to reddish-brown, Sapwood is white. Density 670 Kg/M3
when dried.
- Working qualities: Saws
and machines easily and takes a good finish and responds well to steam bending.
It is perishable and unsuitable for use out doors unless treated..
- Uses: Used
traditionally in applications where elasticity and toughness is required –
ski’s, tool handles, vehicle bodies and baseball bats, but also used for
interior joinery, cabinets and furniture.
 
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