The Forestry Forum
General Forestry => Chainsaws => Topic started by: magic on March 04, 2006, 09:35:30 AM
A friend of mine had an olive tree fall in his yard a couple days ago. He asked me if I could cut it up for him. He says it is about 30' tall and not sure about the diameter of the trunk. I don't think it is too big. I know my modded 066 with a 24" bar will handle it with no problem (probably too big for the job) but my question is, is olive wood hard or soft? I have never cut up an olive tree before. Just wondering what to expect. Thanks guys. Hope everyone has a great weekend!
The wood, of a yellow or light greenish-brown hue, is often finely veined with a darker tint, and, being very hard and close-grained, is valued by the cabinetmaker and ornament turner. Paul
Olivewood: (Oleo europa) Yellowish brown with dark brown streaks. Hard & heavy. Grain is straight to wavy, very fine texture. This is an expensive but very beautiful wood. Machines well and takes a fine finish. It is a smooth, close-grained yellow wood, the color of which links it to Islaar (Mercury) and operations of Yellow Magick: that is, the pursuit of hidden knowledge, insight, inspiration, and spells of communication. Wow man....
Member 'kilndry' was looking for some olive a while back. If your client or yourself weren't going to use it, maybe someone could notify him.
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