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White Ash Inlay Blank 1/4" x 1-1/2" x 9" – Kiln Dried for Woodturning, Inlay, Marquetry & Furniture Accents
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Product Overview
Bring classic strength and versatile beauty to your woodworking projects with this premium White Ash inlay blank. White Ash is one of the most popular and widely used domestic hardwoods, prized for its excellent strength-to-weight ratio, pronounced grain pattern, and light, airy color. Known for its exceptional shock resistance and flexibility, White Ash has been a favorite among furniture makers, tool handle craftsmen, and sports equipment manufacturers for generations. Its distinct grain figure and pale appearance provide a clean, contemporary look that complements any design style.
Measuring 1/4" thick x 1-1/2" wide x 9" long, this slim, precision-cut blank is ideal for adding crisp, light accents to furniture, musical instruments, and decorative inlay work. Whether you are creating contrasting banding, intricate marquetry, or durable small parts, White Ash delivers outstanding performance and timeless beauty.
Key Features & Specifications
| Common Names | White Ash, American Ash |
| Botanical Name | Fraxinus americana |
| Dimensions | 1/4" (Thickness) x 1-1/2" (Width) x 9" (Length) |
| Density / Hardness | Hard and heavy with excellent strength-to-weight ratio (Janka hardness ~1,320 lbf) – highly durable and impact-resistant |
| Color | Creamy white to light tan or pale brown; distinct color contrast between earlywood and latewood |
| Grain Texture | Medium to coarse texture; straight, prominent grain with bold, open pores |
| Natural Oils | Low oil content; accepts glues, stains, and finishes exceptionally well |
| Moisture Content | 6% – 8% (Kiln Dried) |
| Condition | Kiln Dried – Fully stabilized and ready for immediate use |
Best Uses & Applications
This blank is an excellent choice for both functional and decorative projects, including:
- Inlay & Marquetry: Perfect for cutting into decorative banding, accent strips, and geometric inlays – the light, creamy color provides stunning contrast with darker woods like walnut, mahogany, and rosewood.
- Furniture Accents: Ideal for drawer pulls, edge banding, decorative moldings, splines, and small cabinet details where a light, clean accent is desired.
- Musical Instruments: Commonly used for guitar bodies, necks, drum shells, and woodwind instruments – valued for its excellent tonal properties and distinct grain pattern.
- Tool Handles: The classic choice for hammer handles, axe handles, and other striking tools due to its exceptional shock resistance and durability.
- Woodturning: Excellent for pen blanks, small bowls, bottle stoppers, and other turned accessories – turns cleanly with a distinctive grain pattern.
- Small Specialty Items: Great for jewelry boxes, picture frames, coasters, cutting boards, and custom keepsake items.
- Scroll Sawing & Intarsia: Excellent for fretwork, interlocking puzzles, and intarsia art pieces due to its clean cutting properties and pronounced grain.
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