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White Ash
PropertyWhite Ash
Fraxinus americana
TypeHardwood
Cost$$ · Moderate
Hardness1320 lbf
WorkabilityGood
Seasonal movementMedium
Outdoor-friendlyNo
OriginDomestic (North America)
Commonly builtBaseball bats, Hammer & axe handles, Hockey sticks, Steam-bent chair backs, Canoe paddles
OverviewStrong, shock-resistant, and springy, the baseball-bat wood. Looks like oak but lighter in tone. Threatened by the emerald ash borer.