4/4 Black Ash Rough Sawn Lumber
Direct Kingma listing for Tamo Ash; inventory, lengths, and widths can rotate by variant.
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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Tamo 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 mandshurica (sometimes spelled mandschurica)
Janka hardness1,010 lbf
Average dried weight35 lb/ft³
Best fitSmall specialty wood items
Overview
Why choose Tamo Ash?
Tamo Ash is an imported specialty hardwood. Its natural range is Northern Asia, in Russia, Japan, Korea and China. Used for small specialty wood items, marquetry, fine furniture, instruments such as guitars and drum shells, and veneer.
Scientific nameFraxinus mandshurica (sometimes spelled mandschurica)
DistributionNorthern Asia, in Russia, Japan, Korea and China
DurabilityPerishable heartwood with poor resistance to insects and borers.
Tamo Ash colour, grain, and figure
The heartwood is light to medium brown. The sapwood may run very broad, beige or light brown, and it does not always separate clearly from the heartwood.
The grain is generally straight, although pieces with wild or figured grain are often sold. The texture is coarse and uneven.
Working notes
Hand and machine tools give good results, and it takes glue, stain and finish well.
Fraxinus ash species can cause skin irritation and reduced lung function.
Tamo Ash should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Tamo Ash
Best projects
Used for small specialty wood items, marquetry, fine furniture, instruments such as guitars and drum shells, and veneer.
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 Tamo 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 Tamo 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.
Tamo Ash FAQ
What is Tamo Ash best used for?
Used for small specialty wood items, marquetry, fine furniture, instruments such as guitars and drum shells, and veneer. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Tamo 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 Tamo Ash?
The buying section on this page links to any Tamo 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.