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               Name
                          White Ash (Fraxinus americana)
               Type
                          Hardwood.
               Other Names
                          Also known as American ash, Biltmore ash, and cane
                          ash.
               Sources
                          Grows in United States and Canada.
               Appearance
                          Generally straight grained with a coarse texture.
                          Pale-brown heartwood and almost white sapwood.
               Physical Props
                          Moderately heavy, hard, strong, and tough with
                          moderately high shock resistance, good dimensional
                          stability, and poor decay resistance. Steam-bends very
                          well and is quite elastic.
               Working Props
                          Machines fairly well with machine tools although turning
                          and mortising properties are marginal. Glues, screws,
                          and nails satisfactorily. Stains and finishes well, although
                          filling may be required.
               Uses
                          Used for furniture, cooperage, baseball bats, boat oars,
                          ladders, chairs, food containers, agricultural implements,
                          tool handles, plywood, and decorative veneer.

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