Pinecones?

[Scott]

One of the students from my pen class last spring wants to turn some pinecone pens. Who out there has some pinecones for sale that are particularly suited for pens? I would like to put this guy in touch with you if possible. Thanks!

Scott.

 

[rhahnfl]

They'd have to be some pretty big cones to have enough core to drill I'd think. Maybe from out west?

 

[alamocdc]

They don't have to be that big if you cast them in resin. I did that some time back with some Spruce cones about 3" long. I used my belt sander to get them down to just under 3/4" square forst. Not earth shaking, but I liked the overall result.

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It would probably have looked even better if I'd pressure cast it.

 

[Scott]

Nice, Billy!

Part of the class I taught dealt with using difficult or unconventional materials. So we did pinecones, corncobs, tree bark - that kind of stuff. But I can't remember what kind of pinecones were recommended by people on the forums. You're right, something with a larger core. We didn't stabilize them, unless you count the CA glue! [8D]

I think I'll let him know to look around for larger cones, and maybe saw the outer part down before using them.

Thanks again!

Scott.

 

[redbulldog]

Scott:
Both wudnhed and laurie sullivan have said in earlier posts they have access to larger pine cones.

 

[guts]

I have some you can have but they are not real big,shoot me an e mail and I'll send you a pic.

 

[Woodlvr]

I also have some big ones if anyone is interested. Let me know if I can help.

Mike

 

[rhahnfl]

Guess I was thinking a little crazy. Didn't even consider they were still closed up tight. Thanks for the picture. Clears things up a lot!!!

 

[angboy]

Originally posted by Woodlvr
<br />I also have some big ones if anyone is interested. Let me know if I can help.

Mike

Thanks for sharing, but are we talking about pine cones? [}][}]

 

[stevers]

angboy, shame on you.[][]

 

[johncrane]

Scott the large cones l tried failed
l have had good success using two small cones too make one pen

 

[rhahnfl]

I like that one too John! I'd wouldn't have guessed pine cone had it not been in this topic but I clearly see it now. Now I've got the desires to get out in the shop stirring.