{"product_id":"hardwood-ash-plank-992-l-x-392-w-x-39-d-mm-338","title":"Hardwood ash, plank, 992 L x 392 W x 39 D mm     (338)","description":"\u003cp\u003eTimber: Ash hardwood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions:  992 L x 392-273 W x 39 D mm ±\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note we have measured the widest and narrowest widths on the widest side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 7.5 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription: A nice piece of dry timber, great colour and grain, ready to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnd grain splits, surface splits, and saw marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhat does the description mean?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAll of the descriptions below are all natural in timber; some are created when the trees are growing, and some occur while processing and drying them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEach board has been lightly wetted to show what the grain will look like once oiled\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIf you have any further questions on any items, please don't hesitate to contact me.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe photos will show as many descriptions as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWaney Edges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eThis is when the timber keeps 1 or 2 of the natural edges, which may or may not include the bark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSurface Splits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eThey vary from shallow hairline splits to larger, wider splits on the timber's flat surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEnd grain split\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eThese splits go into the wood from the cut ends of the timber.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLoose Bits \u0026amp; Flaky Bits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003eThis is when the wood has become softer in some parts than others or there are soft, wany edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWormholes \u0026amp; Bark Beetles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eThe holes are caused by insect attacks; all are treated before sale to ensure no further infestation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e1\/4 Sawn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eIt is when the cut timber has horizontal grain; when cut like this, it is more sought after, as it becomes a more stable timber and, in oak, shows off the medullary rays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePlanner Tears\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eThese are caused by the planning machine, which smoothes the timber. The tears are slight chip marks on the smooth surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSaw Marks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eSaw marks are from the milling process and sometimes get left on the surfaces to preserve the thickness of the timber.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSpalted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eThis is often a favorite of woodturners. It is when the wood has been attacked by fungi; it then leaves black lines and various colors through the timber. It will not carry on growing whilst the wood is dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRustic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003eThis tends to be slightly rough-and-ready timber; it can have varying color, holes, soft bits, splits, shakes, nail holes, insect holes, and so on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCupped\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003eThis is when the wood concaves across its width.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePlease note: the wood has been wiped with a damp cloth prior to photographs being taken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is to show the timber's natural grain and features and for you to see what it would look like once oiled, waxed, or polished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNo stain has been applied to any wood shown. All colors seen are natural to the wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ash","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57127332872575,"sku":null,"price":49.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1991\/1307\/files\/Photo10-03-2026_12837pm.jpg?v=1773437913","url":"https:\/\/treecyclinguk.co.uk\/products\/hardwood-ash-plank-992-l-x-392-w-x-39-d-mm-338","provider":"Treecycling uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}