I want to make a set of scales from olive wood. I have obtained a couple of pieces of olive wood but have a couple of questions.
First I know I have to make sure its dry but how long do I wait? Should I cut blanks from my piece and then let it dry or do you dry it
first and then proceed to cut blanks?

fast forward some how should I finish olive wood CA? wax? does anyone just use spray on polyuretane?

thanks