Olivewood - 1-1/2" x 1-1/2 x 6" - 2 Pack

2025-11-24T15:02:32-05:00

Price: 19.99

African Olivewood (Olea europaea) has heartwood that 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 its oily surface. Olivewood needs care when drying to avoid checking or honeycombing, especially with thicker material. Pre-boring is recommended when nailing. Moderate blunting effect on cutting tools. Common uses include sculpture and carving work, veneer, decorative turnings, inlay and high-end custom furniture.

Features

Medium brown with irregular streaks

Has excellent strength properties

Polishes up well and gives a smooth even finish

Native to Europe and Eastern Africa

Specifications:

Thickness: 1-1/2"

Width: 1-1/2"

Length: 6

What’s Included:

(2) Woodcraft Woodshop Olivewood - 1-1/2" x 1-1/2 x 6"

Notes:

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, kiln-dried stock. The grain runs with the longest dimension.

Thin Stock is sawn to +/- 1/8" of the listed size.

Carving and Turning Blocks are sawn to +/- 1/4" of the listed size.

Plywood sizes are nominal, the dimensions are +/- 1/8" of the listed size.

Larger blocks are sawn to +/- 1/4" of the listed size.

Smaller blocks are sawn to +/- 1/8" of the listed size.

Spindle stock, or stock that is 1-1/2" - 2" wide is sawn to +/-1/8" of the listed size.