Olivewood is known for its unique color patterns and ease of being worked. These pieces are all European olivewood,
originating from Italy. Suitable for inexperienced turners. Wood is typically tan in color with brown and black
streaks. This species is a medium density and relatively straight-grained. Clean cuts require sharp tools. Sands to
a high lustre, and is stable when dried. Due to the oily nature of this wood, some care may be required for proper
finishing.
Drying Tips:
This wood should be dried slowly to reduce the chances of small checks occuring.
Green/undried wood - moisture content varies
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This wood was really wet, but it turned easily. I twice turned it. I dried it in the microwave, at forty-five seconds at a time, until it was around ten to fourteen percent dryness. A few surface cracks, but nothing major. It turned and sanded beautifully from there. Sanded to six hundred grit. Used Howards feed and wax.
This wood was really wet, but it turned easily. I twice turned it. I dried it in the microwave, at forty-five seconds at a time, until it was around ten to fourteen percent dryness. A few surface cracks, but nothing major. It turned and sanded beautifully from there. Sanded to six hundred grit. Used Howards feed and wax.