Thin Prime Grade American Ash Timber
- Sustainably sourced
- Prime American Ash
- Kiln-dried to 9-11%
- Sanded on one face
- Generous volume discounts
- Machined here in the UK
Please note: The timber is sawn and then sanded on one face only and is not machine planed. If you require fully planed, square edged timber please see our range of Planed All Round American Ash. It is normal for thin wood to display a slight curvature across the width due to the natural movement of the timber.
Our Thin Sanded Ash is sustainably sourced from North America and manufactured to order at our factory here in Yorkshire. The timber can vary in tone from nearly white, to greyish, to light brown, to pale yellow streaked with brown. The grain is generally straight with a coarse uniform texture. The boards are sawn and then sanded on one face and supplied in random lengths.
Our Thin Sanded Ash is suitable for woodworking, furniture making, model making and crafts such as laser cutting, intarsia and luthiery.
| Country of Manufacture | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | British Hardwoods |
| Timber Species | American Ash |
| Timber Grade | Prime |
| Moisture Content | Kiln Dried to 9-11% Moisture |
Properties
The wood is elastic, tough and strong relative to its weight and has good stiffness and hardness. Shock resistance is very good. It works well with machine hand tools but has a moderate blunting effect. The harder species need preboring for nailing and screwing. It polishes, stains and glues well.
Durability
Slightly harder than oak although not as durable.
Typical Uses
Used for quality furniture, interior joinery, boat building and built-in kitchens. Other uses include sports equipment such as oars, paddles, bats and cues, and handles for workshop and garden tools. It is also a good source of decorative veneers.
Interesting Facts
Grows: Canada and USA
Typical height: 80-120 ft. (25-36m)
Trunk diameter: 2-5 ft (0.6-1.5m)
Specific gravity: 0.66
Typical dry weight: 41 lb/ft3 (660kg/m3)
