[Woodcarver] wood question

[Joe Dillett]

> We cut down a pecan tree and was wanting to know if it hardens as hard as
an
> oak .
>  thank you
>  Glenda
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Pecan is a wonderful carving wood. Tight grain, beautiful color, takes
finishes well and not as hard as oak. It is harder than butternut and about
the same hardness as black walnut.

Joe Dillett
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