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White Ash

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Species - Domestic

Top portion is finished with water-based finish; bottom with oil-based finish.


Appearance

Color: Heartwood is light tan to dark brown; sapwood is creamy white. Similar in appearance to white oak, but frequently more yellow.

Grain: Bold, straight, moderately open grain with occasional wavy figuring. Can have strong contrast in grain in plainsawn boards.

Variations: Sometimes confused with hickory; the zone of large pores is more distinctive in ash, similar to that of red oak.

Availability

Readily available.

Origin

North America

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