Olivewood – 1″ x 6″ – 8″ x 13-3/4″ – Rough Sawn

African Olivewood (Olea Capensis) heartwood is often pale to medium brown with irregular streaks that vary from brown to dark-brown and dark grey. The sapwood is generally pale yellow. Wood has excellent strength properties. Material can be difficult to work due to interlocked grain and oily surface of the wood. Olivewood needs care when drying to avoid checking or honeycombing, especially with thicker material. Glues well, recommended pre-boring needed when nailing. Moderate blunting effect to cutting tools. Polishes up well and gives a smooth even finish. Common uses include sculpture and carving work, decorative turnings, inlay, and high end custom furniture.

Note: Pieces are rough sawn with the natural edge, and may contain checks, knots, knot holes, and bark inclusions.

• Excellent option for unique charcuterie/serving trays
• Combine with casting resins to create a one-of-kind cutting board
• Known for having excellent strength properties
• Polishes up well and gives a smooth even finish
• Native to Europe and eastern Africa

• Thickness: 1″
• Width: 6″ – 8″
• Length: 13-3/4″

• (1) Olivewood – 1″ x 6″ – 8″ x 13-3/4″ – Rough Sawn

• Pieces are rough sawn with the natural edge, and may contain checks, knots, knot holes, and bark inclusions.
• Wood is a product of nature, and as such, no two pieces are alike to start with, the same wood growing in different locales can vary greatly even though it is the exact same species.
• Due to the nature of wood movement, shrinkage and expansion are possible. Please measure each piece carefully before starting any project.
• Cut from quality, air-dried stock. The grain runs with the longest dimension.