[Mr.Kimball]

Not to dis agree even though maple is a more denser wood it is more brittle than ash. Ash naturaly has a lower moister content than maple.which makes it a little harder to process. When taking it from log form maple is much more easier to process.Maple bats cost more because the wood brings a lot more per M than ash or hickory. Hickory bats are more expensive one because it is a bear to process and finding a piece of wood not loaded with bird peck and pin knots is hard to come by.

Good information.

Are you a cabinet nmaker??