CATALOG

Ash

High strength-to-weight ratios, high flexibility and tensile strength, and high shock resistance. Species is currently challenged due to an ongoing infestation of the invasive Emerald Ash Borer.

Grades:

FAS
Prime

Available Dimensions:

4/4
5/4
6/4
8/4
10/4
12/4

aPPLICATIONS:

Baseball bats, tool handles, hockey sticks, guitar bodies, and locally used by our Amish community in the construction of their famous “buggies”!

ALSO CONSIDER

Aromatic Cedar

Straight grain, with knots, fine even texture. Heartwood reddish or violet-brown. Sapwood is a pale yellow color and appears throughout as streaks and stripes

Thickness:

Aspen

FAS
SEL/Btr

Lightweight, soft, straight-grained. Easy to work, with a uniform texture. Low bending rate and high seasonal shrinkage.

Thickness:

Iroko

FAS
SEL/Btr

Grain interlocked and sometimes irregular, medium to coarse texture. Heartwood usually yellow to golden or medium brown, tending to darken over time. Pale yellow sapwood. Highly rot and insect resistant. Easy to work unless interlocked grain, which may cause some tear out during surfacing. Can also cause dulling for cutter. Glues and finishes well. CAUTION: Iroko dust is a known irritant and respirators are recommended while working with this material.

Thickness:

30+ species in stock

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From the Trade

We are not a big-box supplier. We are not a commodity operation.

Morgan Wheeler

Google Reviews

This is the place to go for hardwood and specialty softwoods. The best quality and prices around. It focuses on boatbuilding wood but also sells to a lot of cabinet shops and contractors.

Brightside Marine

Google Reviews

High quality all around, service, crew, materials, communication. Americas wood has made it able for us to keep timeless wooden boats around for all to enjoy!

Brightside Marine

Paul Rulli

Top notch service and quality. Owner and employees go the extra mile.

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