Italian Olive, or Mediterranean Olive, is prized for its dense composition, golden brown color, and contrasting brown to black streaks. Some pieces feature beautiful tiger striping or burl that gives the wood additional character. Since olive trees are generally pruned for fruit production and harvested for lumber only when they become unproductive or damaged, long pieces are not commonly found. Olivewood glues well and polishes to a smooth, even finish, making it an attractive choice for sculpture, carving, decorative turnings, inlay, and high-end custom furniture. This slab measures 1-1/4" x 23-3/4" x 47-3/4" 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: 23-3/4"

• Length: 47-3/4"

What's Included:

• (1) Olivewood Slab - 1-1/4" x 23-3/4" x 47-3/4"

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.