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Terry, NJ · 11-02-2020, 08:57 AM

Using Ash is much better! We have a lot of both Oak and Ash around here and for car parts I would only use Ash. Morgan uses Ash only in its cars. Ash is a funny wood. You can cut it down in the morning and burn it at night. This means it handles moisture differently. Oak will swell if wet. Not so good in a steel body. Furthermore, Oak in a accident will splinter into hundreds of little arrows. Also, Ash is lighter. In the old days, people were more aware about the qualities of different woods. Things were seldom made of just "Wood". They were almost always made of Oak or ash, Hickory or Chestnut. These differences were important. In the war of 1812, "Old Ironsides" was made from a species of Oak known as "Live Oak" that grows in the southern part of the US. There is nothing better for resisting cannonballs. Google Live Oak and old Ironsides. Use Ash for your car.
Terry

11-02-2020, 08:57 AM	#19
Terry, NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks Co, Pa Posts: 3,740	Re: European Fordor project Using Ash is much better! We have a lot of both Oak and Ash around here and for car parts I would only use Ash. Morgan uses Ash only in its cars. Ash is a funny wood. You can cut it down in the morning and burn it at night. This means it handles moisture differently. Oak will swell if wet. Not so good in a steel body. Furthermore, Oak in a accident will splinter into hundreds of little arrows. Also, Ash is lighter. In the old days, people were more aware about the qualities of different woods. Things were seldom made of just "Wood". They were almost always made of Oak or ash, Hickory or Chestnut. These differences were important. In the war of 1812, "Old Ironsides" was made from a species of Oak known as "Live Oak" that grows in the southern part of the US. There is nothing better for resisting cannonballs. Google Live Oak and old Ironsides. Use Ash for your car. Terry