Species Spotlight – Ash (27mm)

Elephant Timber offers a range of 27mm thick ash wood slabs, perfect for your woodworking projects. Ash wood is known for its versatility, strength and light, attractive colour, making it an ideal material for a wide variety of furniture and design applications. Whether you are crafting a bespoke piece of furniture, or building bookshelves, live edge ash wood slabs offer natural beauty and timeless appeal.

The natural charm of ash wood slabs

Ash is a hardwood prized for its light tones and striking grain patterns. The wood’s natural brightness and durability make it a popular choice for woodworkers to create pieces with a distinctive character. Ash wood’s subtle grain brings an understated elegance that easily blends into a variety of design styles, from contemporary to traditional.

Practical uses for live edge ash wood slabs

Live edge ash wood slabs [Link to new 27mm Ash Wood Slab page] retain the natural shape of the tree, showcasing the organic curves and textures that make each slab truly unique. The light hues of ash paired with its live edge create a natural yet sophisticated look. Our selection of 27mm thick ash wood planks can be joined together to make dining tables, coffee tables, desks, countertops and much more. Our Guide to Joining Wood Planks offers advice on how best to join 27mm ash wood planks together in a variety of different ways.

Decorative uses for spalted ash wood

For those seeking a truly one-of-a-kind material, spalted ash wood offers an artistic twist. Spalting is a natural process where fungi create intricate lines, streaks and colour variations in the wood, resulting in patterns that resemble abstract art. Spalted ash wood is perfect for creating unique wall art, cabinet doors, sculptures and smaller accent furniture such as side occasional tables. The delicate lines and patterns formed by the spalting process make each piece a work of art in itself.

Visit Elephant Timber

To explore our beautiful selection of live edge ash wood slabs, visit us online or at our workshop on the Sussex coast to choose from our range of wood.

Our normal opening hours are Monday-Friday 07:30 – 17:00. Please contact us on 07941 034 822 to make an appointment, as we are not always based in the workshop. Out-of-hours or weekend appointments can be made by arrangement.