Italian Olive, also called Mediterranean Olive, combines dense, oily wood with beautiful golden brown coloring and contrasting brown to black streaks. Tiger striping and burl can also occur, creating especially eye-catching figure. Olive trees are generally pruned to keep their fruit within easy reach, so longer pieces of lumber are uncommon, and trees are typically harvested only after they stop producing olives or become damaged. Olivewood glues well and takes a smooth, even polish, making it suitable for carving, sculpture, decorative turnings, inlay, and high-end custom furniture. This slab measures 1-1/4" x 20" x 48" and has been surfaced on both sides.

Features:

• Dense oily wood, excellent for kitchen utensils

• Usually found in short lengths

• Italian Olivewood can be beautifully figured

• Known for having excellent strength properties

• Polishes up well and gives a smooth even finish

• Native to Europe and eastern Africa

• Slab has been surfaced on two sides

Specifications:

• Thickness: 1-1/4"

• Width: 20"

• Length: 48"

What's Included:

• (1) Olivewood Slab - 1-1/4" x 20" x 48"

Notes:

• Due to the nature of wood movement, shrinkage and expansion are possible. Please measure each piece carefully before starting any project.

• Wood is a product of nature, and as such, no two pieces are alike to start with, while the same wood growing in different locales can vary greatly even though it is the exact same species.