WHITE ASH

White Ash from eastern North America has a medium to coarse texture similar to that of oak wood. It has a straight and regular grain pattern and is only slightly durable in regard to decay. Ash is also not resistant to insect attacks so make sure you treat it for any outdoor applications. It's a great hardwood to work with and produces good results with hand or machine tools. Woodworkers like it because it responds well to steam bending, glues, stains, and finishes well. White Ash is frequently used in flooring, millwork, boxes/crates, baseball bats, and other turned objects such as tool handles.