Tamo
Tamo is the name given to the wood of the Manchurian ash, a deciduous tree from East Asia. It is found mainly in Japan, Korea and, as the name suggests, Manchuria. However, the stocks that are important for export are located on Honshu and Hokkaido, Japan.
The wood has a straight grain and a uniform texture. It is generally slightly darker than European ash. It is also strong, tough, and elastic, with similar properties to native ash, but is slightly lighter with a density of 0.57 g/cm3. It is not very weather-resistant or insect-resistant.The veneer is often used for high-quality interior design. Cloud-like grain patterns can give the veneer an extremely decorative character. However, not every trunk has grain patterns. In Japan, it is also used as construction timber or for tool handles, sports equipment, and other everyday objects.
Mechanical processing is easy with all tools, although edges and profiles should be made with sharp tools to prevent tearing. Drying is also quick and easy, with little tendency to warp or crack.
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Translated from German to English via AI (DeepL).
Sources:Fritz Kohl, 2012, „Furniere“, Seite 279
Begemann, Helmut F., 1962, Lexikon der Nutzhölzer, Seite 771
Bilder: "Templin Furnier e.K."
https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandschurische_Esche Letzter Zugriff 12.05.2025