Ash, White

Botanical Name:	Fraxinus, americana
Other Names:	American White Ash, Canadian White Ash
Natural Characteristics:	Strong and very shock-resistant
Color:	Light brown heartwood with white sapwood.
Workability:	Moderate dulling of saw blades and cutters, excellent bending properties.
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Uses:	Baseball bats, pool cues, canoe paddles, tool handles, veneer, boat building.
Comments:	White ash has been called the all-American leisure wood because of the large number of uses it has in sports and recreation equipment.
Price:	Inexpensive