Ash, American

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		Ash, American Botanical Name: Faxinus americana Common Name(s): White Ash, American Ash Origin: North America
OverviewBasic InfoTechnical General: Seasoning: Dries well with little degrade. Working: Bending properties vary, but are normally very good. The wood is elastic, tough and strong relative to its weight, has good stiffness and hardness, very good shock resistance. Machines reasonably well. Good polishing and staining qualities. Uses: High-class joinery, boat interiors, musical instruments and striking tool handles. Availability Grade: FAS: A North American grade for a board to provide 83.3% (10/12ths) clear cuttings of either 3" x 7' or 4" x 5'. This means that defects such as knots, splits and wane are permitted, but in small quantities. Suitable for furniture and joinery. NHLA Grading Book (166 Pages) http://www.nhla.com/pdf/Rulebook.pdf AHEC Illustrated Grading Instruction Booklet http://www.ahec.org/hardwoods/pdfs/IllustratedGradingGuide.pdf Stocked: Yes Price: Availability: Available ex-stock in Random Widths in 25, 40, and 50mm thicknesses. Supply - Resource Certification Primary Supplier(s): Cole Hardwoods, Baillie Lumber Durability - Durability Durability (In Ground) Perishable/Non Durable Durability (Above Ground): Perishable/Non Durable Density Density Air Dried 670 kg/m² Shrinkage Shrinkage Radial 3 % (Green to 12% MC) Shrinkage Tangental: 4.5 % (Green to 12% MC) Stability Stability Reasonably stable Mechanical Properties Mechanical Links Janka Hardness: (Average) kN Modulus of Rupture / Bending Strength: MPa (N/mm² or MN/m²) Modulus of Elasticity / Stiffness: GPa (GN/m²) Strength Group Unseasoned: S4 Strength Group Seasoned: SD3 Moisture Meter Reading Corrections Moisture Meter Reading Corrections: Fire Indicies Ignitability Index: (NZ/AS 1530.3) Flame Spread Index: (NZ/AS 1530.3) Heat Evolved Index: (NZ/AS 1530.3) Smoke Developed Index: (NZ/AS 1530.3)

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