4/4 Black Ash Rough Sawn Lumber
Direct Kingma listing for Oregon Ash; inventory, lengths, and widths can rotate by variant.
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Wood species guide · Domestic hardwood species
Oregon 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 latifolia
Janka hardness1,160 lbf
Average dried weight38 lb/ft³
Best fitTurned items such as tool handles
Overview
Why choose Oregon Ash?
Oregon Ash is a domestic hardwood species. Its natural range is Western North America. Common uses include turned items such as tool handles, baseball bats, crates, boxes, millwork and flooring.
Scientific nameFraxinus latifolia
DistributionWestern North America
ShrinkageRadial: 4.1%, Tangential: 8.1%, Volumetric: 13.2%, T/R Ratio: 2.0
DurabilityDecay resistance of the heartwood is rated perishable to only slightly durable.
Oregon Ash colour, grain, and figure
The heartwood is light to medium brown. 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.
Oregon Ash should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Oregon 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 Oregon 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 Oregon 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.
Oregon Ash FAQ
What is Oregon 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 Oregon 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 Oregon Ash?
The buying section on this page links to any Oregon 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.