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Ash 12/4 Lumber
On Sale! Wood of the Month!
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$11.99
$9.59 /Board Feet

Sale Ends March 31, 2024
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About Lumber Sizes & Shipping Length Restrictions

Ash lumber comes in random sizes. Here's what you can expect.

4" to 10" Widths

Price shown is for a random selection of widths within this range. You can request specific widths or add a straight edge rip in the order form.

6' to 12' Lengths

This is the range of lengths that we might have in stock. The length you receive depends on how much you order.

Length Shipping Restrictions
84" (7') long max
We always try to ship the longest lengths possible.
8' to 12' long is possible
8' and longer can be shipped truck freight, but this method is usually economical only for shipments that are at least 450 lbs (approx 100-150 board feet depending on the wood).

2-13/16" Thickness

Also known as 12/4, S2S. Surfaced 2 sides (S2S) from rough sawn lumber. You should be able to yield approximately 2-3/4" thickness after you flatten, plane, shape or sand your project parts to fit your project
Learn more in our blog: "What Does 4/4 Mean in Lumber?"

How Lumber Ordering Works

1

Decide how much you need in Board Feet. Best way to get help with this is to use our Project Planner worksheet

2

Consider how much extra you want for arranging grain or color, fixing mistakes, testing cut set ups or finishes.

3

Choose your size requirements, if you have any, in the order form.

About Ash (Fraxinus americana)

View All Ash Products
Weight

3.58

lbs /Bd. Ft.
Same as red oak (3.58 /bd. ft.)
Hardness

1320

Janka Rating
2.33% harder than red oak (1290 psi)
Density

0.67

Specific Gravity
4.69% more dense than red oak (.64)

General Workability
Good 3/10
Red Oak

Wood Texture
Coarse 7/10
Red Oak

Ease of Finishing
Easy 2/10
Red Oak

map of where Ash tree grows
Ash is a domestic wood from North America

Ash exudes charm and sophistication with its naturally pale hue and enchanting open grain textures. Renowned among wood enthusiasts and artisans alike, it offers a winning combination of resilience, aesthetic appeal, and effortless workability, making it a prime selection for woodworking projects.

color of Ash
Color Range
Light cream to light brown.
the Ash tree
What's The Tree Like?
Reaches heights of 70-80 feet with a trunk diameter of 24-36". Boles are often straight and clear of branches for 30-50 feet.
other names for Ash
Other Names
American ash, Ash, Biltmore ash, Biltmore white ash, Fresno, White ash
uses for Ash
Some Typical Uses
Handles, furniture, cabinets, interior joinery, sports equipment, baseball bats, auto bodies, and some musical instruments.

Lumber 101: What to Know About Hardwood Lumber

lumber random widths Random Widths
You will cut and/or glue to create the sizes you need
rough sawn vs surfaced lumber Surfaced Smooth S2S
We buy rough sawn lumber and have it surfaced 2 sides (S2S) so you're ready to work
rough sawn vs surfaced lumber Kiln Dried
We stock kiln dried lumber and store it in a protected warehouse
rough sawn vs surfaced lumber 83%+ Clear
Unless stated otherwise, we stock Select & Better graded lumber that's at least 83% clear one side
  1. Pick a wood you like
  2. Decide how much you need
  3. Give us your specs (if you have any)

This is the unit of measurement for hardwood lumber when it's bought/sold in random widths and random lengths.

Board footage is a measurement of volume, and it's abbreviated Bd. Ft.

One board foot is equal to 144 cubic inches.

board foot formula

It's a fraction that refers to rough (RGH) sawn thickness of lumber, and it tells you approximately how many quarters of an inch make up the thickness.

Surfaced lumber is thinner because it started out as rough sawn but it's been planed smooth. Planing removes thickness.

Rough Sawn (RGH) Surfaced (S2S)
4/4 ~1" 13/16"
5/4 ~1-1/4" 1-1/16"
6/4 ~1-1/2" 1-5/16"
8/4 ~2" 1-13/16"
12/4 ~3" 2-13/16"

Unless otherwise specified, our lumber is "Surfaced 2 Sides" or S2S for short.

Check out our blog for the full explanation.

lumber thickness Lumber Compared
Various lumber thickness as compared to one another

If you can cut your own pieces to size, here's how we can help:

  1. Enter requirements into the order form where it says, "Minimum Size Request"
  2. Tell us what you want to acheive or make
  3. You will receive wood that can yeild what you need. (You will create the final size)
  4. We may need to contact you for clarification

You will cut and/or join your material to create the finished sizes you need. We'll pick out wood that will give you enough to do that. For this reason, the final amount of footage you receive in your order will be slightly different, and your final billed charge will be different.

If you want to only buy pieces of an exact size, that will be sold differently. Please contact us for a custom quote.

Sadly, wood cannot be 100% guaranteed to be clear on both sides all the time. Most of our lumber is graded "Select" and better, which means it's at minimum 83% clear on one side.
Hardwood grades explained
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5
February 27th, 2021
Verified Buyer
Mike
Langhorne Pa
Beautiful piece
The wood arrived on time, communication was amazing. Has amazing grain pattern and is cut well.
5
December 30th, 2020
Verified Buyer
DaveS
Montana
New Woodworker
A Beautiful chunk of wood
First time order from Woodworkers Source. Received a beautiful piece of 12/4 ash. Clear, straight grained. Just as if I'd picked it myself.
Familiarity: I haven't used it yet
5
July 11th, 2020
Gspassmore
Denver Colorado
3” Ash, wow!
Just received my order of 10 bdft and it is beautiful. Straight grain no knots heart wood on one side which is nice color variation. And just what I asked for 6' by 6" minimum. I'm going to half it and rip it in to legs for a table. I hope it's not too tough, I only use hand tools. Thanks to Kirk and the guys for getting this order together neatly. One little suggestion, toughen up the ends of the boxes they tend to blowout during shipping. I highly recommend this team for you hardwood project needs.
5
May 7th, 2018
Verified Buyer
Bert
Glade Park Colorado
Great lumber quality
Quite the quality, will order again, and again, and again ! Bert
5
October 23rd, 2016
Verified Buyer
Brian
Texas
Semi-Professional Woodworker
Happy happy happy
First time buying from ya'll the fs2 was. Very happy happy happy
Familiarity: I've used it once or twice
5
April 14th, 2016
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Incredible Board! Amazing density and grain!
I bought 5 board feet and requested 36" min length and got 1 huge 2 7/8" x 6.5" x 41" TIMBER. It's INCREDIBLE! I'm back on here to buy even more before its gone! I'm going to make some table legs with it, I believe.
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3 Steps To Figure Out How Much Lumber You Need
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Project Planner Worksheet
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