Origin
Eastern North America, Midwest
Janka Hardness
1,320 lbf
Average Weight
3.5 lbs/bf
Color
Light to medium brown heartwood with wide beige-to-light-brown sapwood; transition between the two is typically gradual rather than distinct.
Working Characteristics
- Works well with hand and machine tools
- excellent steam bending response
- glues, stains, and finishes well.
Species Specifications
| Botanical Name | Fraxinus americana |
|---|---|
| Other Names | White Ash, American White Ash |
| Origin | Eastern North America, Midwest |
| Average Weight | 3.5 lbs/bf |
| Janka Hardness | 1,320 lbf |
| Pore Structure | Ring-porous |
| Grain / Texture | Medium to coarse texture, similar to oak; grain is typically straight and regular, with occasional curly or figured boards available. |
| Rot Resistance | Heartwood rated perishable to slightly durable; not resistant to decay or insect attack. |
Hardness Compared to Other Woods
See where White Ash, American White Ash falls on the Janka hardness scale compared to other familiar hardwoods.
Softer
Harder
Basswood
410
Cherry
950
Walnut
1010
Red Oak
1290
Hard Maple
1450
Hickory
1820
Purpleheart
2520
The Janka hardness rating measures resistance to denting and wear. Higher numbers generally indicate a harder, denser wood.
Technical Properties
| Shrinkage | Radial: 4.9%, Tangential: 7.8%, Volumetric: 13.3%, T/R Ratio: 1.6 |
|---|---|
| Modulus of Rupture | 15,000 lbf/in2 |
| Elastic Modulus | 1,740,000 lbf/in2 |
| Crushing Strength | 7,410 lbf/in2 |
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