Trade Names

Olive Ash

Origin

Europe

Range

As far as Olive Ash is concerned this is not a botanical species in its own right. The name refers only to the coloring 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 and 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 colored stains which cause no problems in their use.

Jointing

Glue is well taken by Ash and provides very durable joints. Pre-drilled screw joints are recommended.

About SPIRIO

The new STEINWAY & SONS SPIRIO is the world’s finest high resolution player piano. A masterpiece of artistry and engineering in your home, SPIRIO enables you to enjoy performances captured by great pianists — played with such nuance, power and passion that it is utterly indistinguishable from a live performance. SPIRIO, a handcrafted STEINWAY like all others, is the next step in STEINWAY’S history of ceaseless improvement in its mission — declared by Henry E. “to build the best piano possible” — and brings the unparalleled craftsmanship of the STEINWAY piano to your home coupled with cutting-edge technology and the peerless musicality of STEINWAY ARTISTS. At the touch of the iPad provided with the STEINWAY & SONS SPIRIO, the SPIRIO app connects you to hundreds of performances, bringing your STEINWAY grand piano to life. This exclusive SPIRIO library, which is regularly and automatically updated, features everything from J.S. Bach to Irving Berlin to Billy Joel, and unlocks the furthest reaches of the instrument’s expression, regardless of your playing ability.