ASH
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Latin name: Fraxinus
Type of wood: Hardwood
Characteristics:
Comprising around 65 species, Ash is very dense, tough and strong whilst benefitting from good elasticity and is popular for woodworking because it takes polishes and stains very well.
Uses:
Furniture, tools, panelling, veneers
Advantages:
- tough and resilient
• straight grained and flexible
• even colour with some species having attractive patterns
• stains and polishes well
Disadvantages:
- very pale in colour, can be prone to warp if exposed to sunlight