Fallen Pecan Tree

Hauling Pecan Tree Logs

In the unfortunate circumstance of the recent tornado outbreak in North Carolina and other southern states, this beautiful Pecan tree was uprooted.  I have been fortuanate enough to receive part of it by removing it from an elderly ladies yard in Raleigh, NC.  

Pecan and other hickory woods are rated as the number three hardwood group in the United States. It falls behind only black walnut and black cherry in terms of value.
Carya illinoensis has close-grained, hard wood that is pale reddish-brown with occasional dark streaks.

Pecan when turned…is durable, stable and takes on a beautiful finish. It makes beautiful bowls, vessels, cutting boards and other projects.  I am thrilled to be able to use this wood for future woodworking projects and to know this beautiful wood will not go without notice and end up in a landfill or other insignificant area.

Pecan

 

 

One of the 28 inch diameter logs

Valentine's Day Sale!!

In celebration of Valentine's Day this year, I am celebrating the color RED and Eastern Red Cedar by having a 20 percent off sale on all the Red Cedar items in my shop.  

Sale starts January 14 and ends February 14!!

Here are some of the items I have hand-crafted out of Eastern Red Cedar:

Reversible Red Cedar Serving Board

Can be used for a cutting board or server

Removable Handles also reversible

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All of my log candle holders include beeswax candles I hand-pour using 100 % pure local area beeswax.

Hand-turned vessels from one solid piece of Red Cedar.  These goblets will make someone the perfect gift for Valentine's Day!!

Eastern Red Cedar Hand-Turned Goblets

Happy Valentine's Day!!