07-13-2007, 01:57 PM
Ash is classified as a hardwood.
Long straight grain, easily coppiced (purpose grown poles)
Other species have similar properties
A picture of coppiced ash:
http://www.english-nature.org.uk/ImageL ... /11649.jpg
An overview article:
http://www.ukagriculture.com/countrysid ... onment.cfm
We've used other wood for pilum poles.. in a pinch. Fir makes for a very light pole
Long straight grain, easily coppiced (purpose grown poles)
Other species have similar properties
A picture of coppiced ash:
http://www.english-nature.org.uk/ImageL ... /11649.jpg
An overview article:
http://www.ukagriculture.com/countrysid ... onment.cfm
We've used other wood for pilum poles.. in a pinch. Fir makes for a very light pole
Hibernicus
LEGIO IX HISPANA, USA
You cannot dig ditches in a toga!
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A nationwide club with chapters across N America
LEGIO IX HISPANA, USA
You cannot dig ditches in a toga!
[url:194jujcw]http://www.legio-ix-hispana.org[/url]
A nationwide club with chapters across N America