{"product_id":"spalted-ash-board-1193-l-x-460-402-w-x-37-d-mm-792","title":"Spalted ash hardwood boards, shelving 1212 L x 401 W x 37 D (mm) (793)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTimber: \u003c\/strong\u003eSpalted ash hardwood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e1212 L x 401-370 W x 37 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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription: \u003c\/strong\u003eA nice piece of dry timber, great color and grain, ready to use. End grain splits, surface splits—these boards still hold a lot of weight although they are spalted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCupped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the description mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\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 whilst processing and drying.\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\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWaney Edges\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurface Splits\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnd grain split\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoose Bits \u0026amp; Flaky Bits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003eThis is when the wood has become softer in some parts more than others or there are soft waney edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWormholes \u0026amp; Bark Beetles\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1\/4 Sawn\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanner Tears \u003c\/strong\u003e\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\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaw Marks\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpalted\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRustic\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCupped\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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. 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