Mountain Ash

[Hitch]

I have been given a branch/chunk/lump of Mountain Ash. About 4" round, 2' long or so.
Its been stored in a garage for a couple of years, so should be pretty dry....

Is it worth me trying to do anything with it? Or should i cut it up and give it to me Grandad for his log burner!?
Anyone turned any?

 

[Rob Platt]

It`ll turn or carve according to my information though I have not used it myself. sure someone on here will have done so if they haven`t this may be the best info you get i hope not. assume you know its also known as rowan which may give you more info. for research purposes.
all the best
rob

 

[RogerP]

There are several disparate species of tree known as Mountain Ash but usually in the UK it's the Rowan - which is particularly good for tool handles

 

[brianhabby]

Mountain Ash

 

[Hitch]

Cheers.

I will keep it as is for now then, in case i need any handles one day.