This olivewood log came from the Queen Creek Olive Mill, and it was anything but a normal log. Olive trees don’t grow straight as they twist, buckle, and fight you every step of the way. This one was especially gnarly, which meant I couldn’t mill it like a standard log. To make it work, I had to get creative. I used 2x4s and screws to lock it down to my sawmill’s small-log jig and secure it to the bed. No shortcuts, just patience, leverage, and respect for the wood. Arizona olivewood is one of m

2025 recap ✨ So much wood, laser cutting, epoxy, and chaos 😄🪵 Custom signs, boards, inserts, and ideas turned into real things. Thank you for supporting what I love to do — I truly couldn’t do this without you 🖤 Let’s do it all again in 2026! #smallbusinesslove #handmade #woodartist #lasercutlife #customsigns #epoxywood #makersmovement #supportlocal #shopsmallbusiness #creativeentrepreneur | Michele Peterson Designs

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