On Mon, 16 Jan 2012 07:09:20 -0500, Gerald Ross
wrote:

Mac Davis wrote:
On Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:32:12 -0500, Gerald
wrote:

I finally succumbed to a friend's offer of some pecan wood. I cut out
6 blanks and have spent hours roughing them out. The wood is green
and wet but I spent nearly as much time sharpening as in turning.

The thought occurred to me--if this wood dulls a blade so quick, maybe
I should turn a disk, allow it to dry and use it for sharpening tools
instead of a grinder.

About a year ago, a friend gave me a couple of large, 6" thick pecan
slabs..
I asked about turning pecan here and most folks said "use it to smoke
meat"..
I turned 2 pieces, a bowl and a vase.. The rest will be used for
firewood..
Tough wood, unpredictble grain that laughs at sanding..
No thanks, I'd rather turn ironwood or maybe brass.. lol

Thanks for the words of encouragement.

Anytime, amigo..
They do say that it makes good tool handles..
Maybe carving mallets?