White Ash

Trade Name :
European Ash, White Ash

Origin :
Europe

Uses :
Good veneer wood for furniture and interior decorating. Logs having an olive-colored heart (“Olive Ash”) as well as Ash burls are in specially high demand as Olive Ash. Also used as wood for sports equipment (parallel bars, etc., due to its high bending strength), gun stocks, tool handles and grips.

Properties :
It is hard to differentiate between sapwood and heartwood. In aging, however, there is pronounced darkening of the heartwood with varying diameters down the lengths of the logs. Dark patches can occur as well as frequent figuring.

Jointing :
Glue is readily accepted by Ash and provides very durable joints. Pre-drilled screw joints hold well.