2 Questions

[Snapshot9]

First, since Olive Trees grow to maturity in 15 years, is Olive wood really dense enough to use in cues?

Second question is, do Ebony cues have a tendency to show up smears, smudges, or cracks in the finish coat more so than other types of wood?

I had a Huebler cue that was black with red veneers, don't really know if it was Ebony or dyed Maple, but it showed up every little thing in it's finish.

 

[aphelps1]

Olivewood is very dense, don't know about the ebony question.

Alan

 

[desi2960]

olive wood

is only 2nd to snakewood for me as being the hardest wood to work. i have tried to use it a few times and all i got was a bag full of cracks.

 

[MVPCues]

African olivewood is dense and supposed to be more stable/suitable than olivewood from Europe.

Kelly

 

[cueman]

What little Olivewood I have tried wiggled like it was dancing when turned. I would even consider using it unless it was cored. Yes Ebony shows every flaw in the finish.

 

[Mcues]

Olivewood

I've had some sucess with the African Olive wood. I credit the particular pieces that I've collected over the years.

Mario

 

[Russell Cues]

What little Olivewood I have tried wiggled like it was dancing when turned. I would even consider using it unless it was cored. Yes Ebony shows every flaw in the finish.

I second that ! I tried olive wood twice, and well there are to many other woods that dont do the "charleston" while turning lol