FRASSINO OLIVATO

Trade Names: Olive Ash.
Similar Woods: Olive.
Origin: Europe.
Range: Area of distribution (see: European Ash).
As far as Olive Ash is concerned this is not a botanical species in its own right.
The name refers only to the colouring of the wood. If the tree develops a heart, it is not shaped the
normal way but shows as dark brown stripes alternating with the yellowish-white stripes of the other
zones. This makes the wood decorative in character, particularly when the stripes are very regular.
Uses: Decorative veneer for interiors.
Properties: Extremely decorative as a result of the change between dark and white annual ring zones.
Not to be mistaken for the Olive Ash having no white annual ring zones.
Machining: Ash can be easily well worked with all tools. Coarse grown logs tend to split down on planed edges.
Surfaces turn out very smooth.
Seasoning: Drying should be carried out at moderate temperatures and not too quickly.
There is only a slight tendency to warp. Surface checking is a very seldom occurrence.
Finishing: Ash is suitable for all kinds of surface finishes, above all for coloured stains which cause no
problems in their use.
Jointing: Glue is well taken by Ash and provides very durable joints. Pre-drilled screw joints hold well.