I’ve only turned it for turkey calls. How does it hold up to hollow forms? I usually once turn and wondering how much movement I can expect. Also how does it carve? I acquired some from LA. Lower Alabama.
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Pecan
- Thread starter Ted Pelfrey
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Also in LA here (auburn). I find pecan, like its relative hickory, to be very hard and "fibrous". In other words, for me, a challenge to turn. The grain can be beautiful once it's finished. I generally pass on pecan unless its a special case.
I'll take every hunk of pecan I can, but it's going straight to the smoker.
The wood is actually quite beautiful and definitely worth a shot on the lathe at least once but Richard is right, it's very grainy.
The wood is actually quite beautiful and definitely worth a shot on the lathe at least once but Richard is right, it's very grainy.
I’m a fan of Pecan. As far as domestic Southeastern hardwoods, it’s near or at the top of my list. It finishes beautifully—feels like porcelain. Develops into a very rich brown over time. That said, it can be extremely hard and unforgiving when dry.
Thanks to all!
Anybody want to post some pics of turned pieces?
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Here are a few pieces, all Pecan. The color variation is incredible.
Current work in progress:
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I love turning pecan.
Pecan also called "pecancrete" is very hard and known for surprises in the middle of the tree, such as hollows or bark inclusions. Hear wood on older trees is a very dark brown. It turns well with sharp tools . You will not see lumber from it due to the irregularities and short main trunk IMHO.
Pecan is one of my favorites. In my early days of turning I turned several small pieces. I need to find a good supply here in north Florida
The knob is pecan
The knob is pecan
Wow, all those pics are beautiful. I can’t wait to turn some now! Thanks giys
Love the platter.
Those calabashes are awesome!
That first bowl has some amazing figure and colo, thanks!
Seems to have a lot of spalt.
Curious what you mean when you ask "how does it hold up to hollow forms?" The pecan I've turned seemed very abrasive and visited the grinder quite often.
Love the little box.
Does it move a lot? I usually once turn my hollow forms with little movement. But woods like red oak really deform. Does that make sense? I have a couple of crouch pieces and wondering if I can once turn or do I need to live a tenon on to twice turn.
I’ve found that it moves just like most other woods do. If you’re starting from green, and you want a perfectly round hollowform, you’ll have to twice turn (at least the exterior). Here is a small hollowform I once- turned semi-green. You can see a little bit of movement occurred when drying. The first pic, the right vessel is a gourd. Lol.
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