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Pecan wood for turning

Turn it green, have your grinder ready to sharpen
 
I had one piece of pecan when I 1st started turning, I never finished it.....I have seen some beautiful pieces done in pecan.......pecan caskets are top of the line
 
It is a hickory. Varies a lot in color and grain.
A bit hard for functional bowls but can make a nice one.

I prefer turning it green once instead of twice turning for a cut rim bowls.
Green turned bowls, hollow forms. Natural edge bowls.

Or dry it for spindles as 4x4 3x3 etc.

Makes a great gavel
Nice for turning spheres too.
 
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Yep, I have a stack of pecan. The fellow who gave it to me said it's the first cousin to hickory and we know what hickory is used for- axe handles, hammer handles, etc.
 
Thanks for the response and information. I answered a Craigslist ad for free wood and got the whole tree, along with some poplar and maple.. I'll probably be turning pecan for years to come. I'll try to post some pictures when turnings are complete.
 
Pecan makes some very interesting bowls. Note it is like Forrest Gump's statement " like a box of chocolates , you never know what you are going to get". You will find in the center of a log or at various places dark streaks or bark like areas and even holes, so turning can get interesting. Remember sharp tools.
 
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