FauxPseudo @lemmy.world to Woodworking@lemmy.ca · 3 days agoPecan spoonslemmy.worldimagemessage-square7fedilinkarrow-up145arrow-down10file-text
arrow-up145arrow-down1imagePecan spoonslemmy.worldFauxPseudo @lemmy.world to Woodworking@lemmy.ca · 3 days agomessage-square7fedilinkfile-text
I had to remove a large limb from my pecan tree. Which meant I had some fodder for new kitchen spoons.
minus-squareMarafonlinkfedilinkarrow-up7·3 days agoPecan is hard AF. Would make durable tool handles if that’s what youre asking. Will dull the hell out of your blades/chisels when you work it though.
minus-squareFauxPseudo @lemmy.worldOPlinkfedilinkarrow-up4·3 days agoNot only that but for hand carving you want green wood. Like cut the limb, let it sit for two days, then hand carve it.
minus-squareGnugit@aussie.zonelinkfedilinkarrow-up4·3 days agoThanks! I’m a chef so I appreciate strong and durable kitchen tools. As well as some high quality smoked BBQ.
Pecan is hard AF. Would make durable tool handles if that’s what youre asking. Will dull the hell out of your blades/chisels when you work it though.
Not only that but for hand carving you want green wood. Like cut the limb, let it sit for two days, then hand carve it.
Thanks! I’m a chef so I appreciate strong and durable kitchen tools. As well as some high quality smoked BBQ.