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The Ash tree is a member of the olive tree family which contains approximately 70 species found all over the world. The lumber industry in most cases utilizes white and black ash trees for their myriad projects. The great thing about ash trees is that they are found in locations all over the world ranging from Europe and North America to Southwest Asia and North Africa.

White ash is another type of tree often found to be desirable due to a sapwood color ranging from white to a pale yellow, and heartwood colors from light to a medium brown. When compared with oak furniture, ash furniture is more widely available and is more affordable too. Ash furniture can easily stand up to oak as it still yields the same benefits, but at a fraction of the cost.

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Ash Is Versatile

In general, ash wood can be used in everyday items such as sports equipment, tools or furniture. For example, black ash is similar in density to black walnut, but proves to be softer than white ash. You will find that black ash is not only used in basketry, but it is desirable for furniture making due to the layered characteristics of the wood. See this beautiful wooden furniture here.

To cut costs, white ash will often be substituted for oak.  Red oak and white ash have very similar grain texture, and when stained, it is almost impossible to pinpoint the differences between the two. This similarity makes ash wood the perfect lumber for creating hardy pieces of furniture ranging from the modern to the traditional. What’s more is that ash is free of any odors, which means that it can be used in manufacturing cooking utensils.

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Ash Is Durable And Easy To Use

It can be said that ash is very user-friendly for furniture projects. The wood is easy to bend and takes easily to screws, nails and glue. You will also find that due to its smooth finish, paints and different types of stains adhere well. Ash is very easy to sand down with a machine and makes for easy carving. Top top off the benefits, this wood is decay-resistant and requires very little maintenance.

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Great Shock Resistance

With a Janka rating of 1320, ash wood has a hardness level between red and white oak. This makes ash a good choice for hardwood flooring. It is not only shock resistant, but it also bends well, so high traffic areas will benefit from ash wood flooring.
Lastly, ash is great for sports equipment such as baseball bats as it resists shock, but weighs less than 32 ounces. You will also find plenty of tool handles made from ash due to its durability.

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Ash wood has been used in wood for decades and is one of the strongest and most attractive woods used in modern homes. Homes around the world have used this fantastic wood and there are some great pieces out there.


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