TAMO ASH EXOTIC WOOD
Tamo Ash, Fraxinus mandshurica, is one of the world’s rarest and most beautiful figured hardwoods. The figure is very similar to Quilted Maple, often appearing to be spheres of Ash pressed together to make a solid piece. It is mostly found in veneers because when identified in the log veneer dealers go into bidding wars to purchase it. Hearne Hardwoods occasionally finds small lots of solids, but they sell quickly.
- One of the most extraordinary and rare figure patterns found in any species
- A member of the Oleaceae family
Characteristics of Tamo Ash
| Origin of Wood Type | Japan |
| Botanical Name | Fraxinus mandshurica |
| Specific Gravity | 0.50 |
| Avg. Weight Per BF | 3.25 lb |
| Color Range | White – Gold – Beige – Brown |
| Rarity / Availability | High Figure Very Rare – Call for Availability 1.610.932.7400 / 1.888.814.0007 |
| Typical Avg. Width | 4 – 12″ |
| Typical Avg. Length | 6 – 8′ |
| Avg. Waste Factor | 0.3 |
| Wood Uses | Fine Furniture, Marquetry, Guitar Building / Instrument Making, Veneer and more |
| Lumber Grades | Common and Better |
| Other Trade Names | Japanese Ash, Manchurian Ash, Damo, Shioji, Yachidama |