Sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don't

[Doug B]

More Pine Cone work...I gotta build the inventory back up for the next craft show.

I never know what a cone is going to look like on the inside until it gets turned. These two turned out much different - one with lots of pine nuts and the other with none at all. It's all part of the fun of making them

Here is the nutty one.


And here is the other one.

[sachbvn]

I never get tired of looking at pine cone turnings.... those are awesome!


Zac

[dicklaxt]

Those really look great ,just out of curiosity how durable are they,drop one on the tile floor a couple of times and see if they crack,,,,,,,,,,you know the drunks will drop them LOLdick

[admin]

I like the nuttier one better as out at the tip it seems like it's tried to twist. Plus, the nuts give it some unique characteristics.

With all the CA Dick, I'd imagine you could throw one against a concrete block wall and it'd bounce off and knock you cold as a wedge, and land beside you on the floor without a scratch. ;D

[Doug B]

They only come with a limited warranty Dick I am not responsible for any damage occurring while under the influence - whether it's me or them that's doing the drinking. Hell, come to think of it, I'm not responsible period. For anything. ;D

I actually dropped one of those last night on the concrete shop floor. I took it off to sand a little CA off the bottom and it was so slippery that it practically jumped out of my hands. Well...that's my story and I'm sticking to it. Anyway, I checked it out carefully and could not find any damage at all! I would not expect that to always be the case if one were dropped on concrete, but, they are very solid indeed. I'm not worried about one coming apart, even if it gets dropped.

[Doug B]

Pardon my manners fellas. Thanks for the comments Zac, TJ, and Dick!

And TJ, I also like the nutty one better. Who woulda thunk it?!?! You and me being the nutty types. ;D

[Ruffnek]

Those are just too cool. I never get tired of looking at them, either. Wonderful work.

[Doug B]

Thanks Cody!

[Joe Lyddon]

ooooo!

aaahH!

[lexrex]

I should spend more time in turning. I had no idea you could turn pine cones. Beautiful!

[Joe Lyddon]

( I didn't know you could even cut them and use them for anything! ) ;D

[Doug B]

Thanks Joe and Chris! I did not know you could turn Pine Cones either until I tried it. CA is some amazing stuff.

[Doug B]

That's hard to answer because it varies depending on how much of the material you have to remove. I buy 2 oz bottles and each one will do several cones usually. I use a band saw to get as close to the final shape as I can get.

[bmorto]

Doug, the turnings are really something. Have you posted the process so we and copy your work? I would think the seeds would just fly everywhere.
Thanks
bmorto

[Doug B]

Bmorto,

Yes, over at the other place, I have a post with some "in progress" pics showing my Pinecone process (down at response number 14).
www.woodworking.com/dcforum/dcboard.pl?az=read_count&om=5556&forum=DCForumID13

If you don't stabilize often enough, or if you don't keep your skew sharp, then the seeds will pop out, but most of them will stay in if you are careful.

[tomd]

They are realy unique, and sort of fasinating.

[Doug B]

Thanks Tom. They certainly get the most attention from my customers.

[keels]

Thats the first time I've seen a pine cone turning. They look great doug!

[Doug B]

Thanks Ryan!