Trade Names

Damo, Tamo Yachidamo (all Japanese names), Tamo, Japanese Ash

Similar Woods

Curly Maple

Origin

East Asia

Range

Southeast Asia, especially in Japan, Korea, Manchuria and Sachalin. However, the occurrences of this wood being of importance for the Europan market are those of Japan, especially on Honshu and Hokkaido.

Uses

High quality interior construction lumber, highly decorative with burls or fiddleback mottle; construction lumber (only in Japan).

Properties

The color is slightly darker than that of the European Ash but when machined Japanese Ash is more comparable with European Oak. Colorful Tamo and Tamo Burls are excellently suited for the production of very decorative veneers.

Machining

Japanese Ash can be worked with all tools without difficulty. Edges and profiles can split should the tools not be perfectly sharp.

Seasoning

Due to the already low moisture content of the log Japanese Ash can be dried well and quickly. As a general rule it is not prone to checking or warping.

Finishing

All the usual surface finishes, such as stains and varnishes, can be used without difficulty

Jointing

Japanese Ash glues well. Screw and nail joints should be pre-drilled but then hold well.

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