African Olivewood Spindle Blank

A premium spindle blank crafted from African Olivewood (Olea capensis), a beautifully figured timber prized by woodturners and craftsmen for its warm, golden-olive tones and striking grain patterns. African Olivewood is celebrated for its natural lustre, moderate density, and the rich, tactile quality it brings to turned work — making it an outstanding choice for pens, tool handles, and decorative spindles.

Wood Characteristics

• Colour: Warm golden-olive to pale brown, often with darker streaking and subtle figuring
• Grain: Fine to medium, typically straight with occasional interlocked or wavy figure
• Hardness: Moderately hard and dense — good durability with a satisfying weight
• Finish: Takes a smooth, lustrous finish with standard turning tools and abrasives
• Workability: Turns well with sharp tools; responds beautifully to sanding and finishing

Natural wood — colour and grain will vary between blanks. Images are representative.