Thread: Ash or oak?
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Old 09-18-2018, 03:05 PM   #7
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Default Re: Ash or oak?

You are right about ask and oak. I have found both. Particularly Oak sills and ash uprights. One problem, among many, is when oak touches metal and slightest water/humidity, it starts an acid process with the metal.

But, you will be much happier working with hard maple. Less splintery and splitting. Easier on the cutters.


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