Olive trees may grow to 25 tall with trunk diameters of up to 12 and may live as long as 1500 years.
Turning green olive wood.
Creamy golden color interlaced with darker stripes.
Turning a green olive wood bowl start to finish punky reggae turner.
Cutting wet produces less dust creates larger shavings which are easier to clean up.
The third reason for turning green wood is that it is easier.
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Turning green wood bowls 4 things to consider for instance the tenon or mortise on the foot of a bowl will have a bit of give so its essential to size and shape the.
Make sure your blank has been fully dried.
Use a moisture meter to check.
Fine with closed pores.
Acquires a rich patina with exposure to uv rays.
Nutty brown with veins of rich green and dark brown.
Wet wood is softer therefore making the cutting easier and faster and because it is wet it keeps the tool cooler which allows it to stay sharp for a longer period of time.
If a faceplate is being used it s not a bad idea to use a bit longer screws to create a better grip as these too can.
This is a very wet piece of olive wood turn to my finished thickness in one take.