4/4 Black Ash Rough Sawn Lumber
Direct Kingma listing for European Ash; inventory, lengths, and widths can rotate by variant.
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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
European Ash is best understood by how it looks, how it works, and where it should be used. This guide explains the practical buying details before sending you to the right Kingma products.
Scientific nameFraxinus excelsior
Janka hardness1,480 lbf
Average dried weight42 lb/ft³
Best fitTurned items such as tool handles
Overview
Why choose European Ash?
European Ash is an imported specialty hardwood. Its natural range is Europe and southwestern Asia. Common uses include turned items such as tool handles, baseball bats, crates, boxes, millwork and flooring.
Scientific nameFraxinus excelsior
DistributionEurope and southwestern Asia
ShrinkageRadial: 5.7%, Tangential: 9.6%, Volumetric: 15.3%, T/R Ratio: 1.7
DurabilityDecay resistance of the heartwood is rated perishable to only slightly durable.
European Ash colour, grain, and figure
The heartwood is light to medium brown, and darker streaks sometimes appear, which is sold at times as Olive Ash. The sapwood is often quite broad, in beige or light brown, and the line between it and the heartwood is not always clear.
The texture is medium to coarse, much like oak. The grain is nearly always straight and even, although curly or figured boards do exist.
Working notes
Hand and machine tools both give good results, and the wood steam bends well.
Fraxinus species have been linked to skin irritation and lowered lung function.
European Ash should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for European Ash
Best projects
Common uses include turned items such as tool handles, baseball bats, crates, boxes, millwork and flooring.
Use caution
Avoid specifying it by name alone; confirm board size, moisture, colour, figure, and the project environment before buying.
Finish strategy
Test finishes on offcuts first, especially when colour, blotching, outdoor exposure, or grain filling matters.
Buying note
Choose boards, slabs, plywood, blanks, or posts based on the project rather than species name alone.
Shop path
Buying European Ash from Kingma
Start with the direct species match when Kingma sells it. If stock rotates, use the closest live collection or a clearly explained alternative.
8/4 Black Ash Rough Sawn Lumber
Direct Kingma listing for European Ash; inventory, lengths, and widths can rotate by variant.
View optionSimilar woods and alternatives
If Kingma does not have an exact match online, use the buying links below as practical alternatives only when the colour, grain, hardness, or project environment makes sense.
European Ash FAQ
What is European Ash best used for?
Common uses include turned items such as tool handles, baseball bats, crates, boxes, millwork and flooring. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is European Ash beginner friendly?
It depends on density, grain direction, and tooling. Test cuts on offcuts first, and choose Maple, Cherry, Walnut, or Poplar when easier machining is the priority.
Does Kingma sell European Ash?
The buying section on this page links to any European Ash Kingma has in stock and to the closest alternatives. Stock changes often, so call (780) 229-7681 or visit the yard at 4607 91 Ave NW, Edmonton to check what is in today.