Woodturning Olive Vase Hollow Form From Wet To Dry

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This olive wood came from the Phoenix, Arizona area. While rough turning the vase instead of a full hollow, I bored a 2 inch hole. At 2 inches, I can drive the Jacobs chuck into the vase without an extension.
The wet wood was sealed with Tree Saver Green Wood Sealer
from Craft Supplies USA.
Over 17 months, the wood lost 24% of its weight through moisture loss.
Fortunately, no crack developed in the base.
This vase is approximately 5 inches diameter and 7 inches tall, finished with walnut oil.
For the steady rest, please see my video
Woodturning - My DIY Steady Rest Is Still Steady
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Enjoy!
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[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Just love the grain in olive wood. Beautiful vase Alan. All the best, Ray

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thank you Ray
Alan

[@dougb100]

Greetings neighbour, Nanaimo, enjoyed watching your video. I am a hobby turner that donates finished turnings to friends, my favourite wood to turn that I have been able to acquire is Yew.

[@AsWoodTurns]

That is awesome! including yew.
Alan

[@stuartscott9646]

Never get tired of the beauty of Olive.

[@AsWoodTurns]

Totally Agree.
Alan

[@Vincent-fb5cm]

I've always liked that shape of vase.
A little while back I had the pleasure of turning a small piece of olive wood and the grain is beautiful and it smells delicious.

[@AsWoodTurns]

Agree - I just wish I had better sources
Alan

[@cortlandhunt4721]

Love the smell of fresh olive when turning! Nice figure and form Alan. 👍🇺🇸

[@AsWoodTurns]

You got that right! Cortland
Alan

[@glencrandall7051]

My favorite wood is walnut. But that is only because I don't have a reasonable source of olive wood. Your vase is outstanding Alan. Beautiful figure and color. And I love the shape, it's a classic. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thank you very much! Glen I cannot get very much olive either.
Alan

[@williamellis8993]

Looks great, Alan. I don't think you can go wrong with olive wood. Your patience level is much better than mine. Stay safe.
Bill

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thanks 👍 Even with those defects it still is a winner.
Alan

[@jackthompson8019]

Beautiful olive wood vase Alan.

[@AsWoodTurns]

Many thanks
Alan

[@stewartfurini]

Very nice work, Alan. Great looking project!

[@AsWoodTurns]

Glad you like it Stewart
Alan

[@ArcticFlies56]

Alan, go things come to those that wait! It turned out beautifully. Patience, I think I heard of that once. In my older years, it’s hard to come by. Nice video!

[@AsWoodTurns]

It is hard to come by.
Alan

[@MH-qq3kj]

Beautiful Alan, just beautiful!

[@AsWoodTurns]

Many thanks!
Alan

[@larrytaylor1358]

Thanks for sharing. Amazing work that you do.

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thank you! Cheers! Larry
Alan

[@brownsuspenders7793]

Very nice turning. Thanks for sharing.

[@AsWoodTurns]

You are welcome
Alan

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Beautiful piece of work.

[@AsWoodTurns]

Glad you like it! Doug
Alan

[@markfishburn8284]

I just love when the grain of the wood shows out. Very nice. Thank you for sharing your video.

[@AsWoodTurns]

Yes, it kind of peaks out from the center. :)
Alan

[@kiwiprouddavids724]

now this is what I need shape wise for ageing alcohol in maybe a bit bigger lol 🤣 don't know about olive wood thoe ,but maybe for storing olive oil in ,I'm going to prune a olive tree for a family member next season arfter I try making some oil from the olives

[@AsWoodTurns]

Good Luck
Alan

[@jessetutterrow4320]

Beautiful vase! I understand that in wet bowl turning the basic rule is for a wall thickness of 10% the diameter. Does that rule also apply to hollowing a vase and is the percentage of the largest diameter part?

[@AsWoodTurns]

It is a "rule of thumb" not a "rule" but it generally works.
Alan