Olivewood for lam bow risers or limbs???

[warden415]

I wondered if anyone used olivewood for lam bows? Either in risers or limb laminations. It looks like some nicely figured wood, just don't ever remember seeing it used. I assume it would work ok just wondering before I buy some. Any pics of it in use appreciated. Steve

[shantam]

i working on a riserblock olivewood with ebony at the moment.
its dense,heavy,good to work with and looks preety nice so far.

shantam

[elk ninja]

Haven't seen any pictures of olivewood, but it has been on my "to do" list for a while, and after I finish up  this weeks bocote-ebony bow the nest will have olivewood (with juniper limbs).  
Mike

[philil]

I made some knife handles from olive.
Turned out great, but I was told that the wood is hard to glue.
Didn't have any problems though. But it might be a different story for more "working" objects like risers or limbs.

It sure is one hard wood to work with though   :D

[granny]

Don Assenheimer uses olive wood for his recurve limbs and they look pretty good. You can check out his web-site and get a good look at the limbs.Google Assenheimer bows and you will find their home page.

[TheArc]

Bob Morrison made me a beautiful Olivewood riser for my Shawnee. Nicely figured, I believe he mentioned it was imported so I stretch the truth and tell admirers that it came from the Holy Land. I don't really know the specific origin but I imagine it has more mojo that way.  I'll try and post later when my boy brings back my camera tomorrow.

[MJB]

Mark,
Some of the Olivewood does indeed come from the Holy Land  

[Burnsie]

I have seen some Silvertips in Olivewood.  I think they have some pics on their web site. Looks like some nice stuff.
Burnsie