Just bought 120 bf of ash for $1.50 bf, kiln dry. I bought it with the intent of using it as secondary wood, drawer bottoms, drawer backs, interior structural support.... In the 120 bf I found two knots looking at both sides of each board. As far as quality this is the best wood I have bought in a long time.
I like the grain and apperance of the wood. I just read somewhere that ash is being used in place of white oak. I wet an area and it did not have much color change. Has anyone used ash for furniture? What can I expect with regard to color, over time, if I use a clear finish? Would a seal coat, shellac, be good idea before staining? Would gel stain be the best choice.
I like the grain and apperance of the wood. I just read somewhere that ash is being used in place of white oak. I wet an area and it did not have much color change. Has anyone used ash for furniture? What can I expect with regard to color, over time, if I use a clear finish? Would a seal coat, shellac, be good idea before staining? Would gel stain be the best choice.