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White Ash
| Property | White Ash Fraxinus americana |
|---|---|
| Type | Hardwood |
| Cost | $$ · Moderate |
| Hardness | 1320 lbf |
| Workability | Good |
| Seasonal movement | Medium |
| Outdoor-friendly | No |
| Origin | Domestic (North America) |
| Commonly built | Baseball bats, Hammer & axe handles, Hockey sticks, Steam-bent chair backs, Canoe paddles |
| Overview | Strong, shock-resistant, and springy, the baseball-bat wood. Looks like oak but lighter in tone. Threatened by the emerald ash borer. |