Turning pecan?

[Woodchipper]

I have some rough pecan boards that are thick enough for some Christmas decorations. Need to run a few through the table saw first for sizing. Any particular advice for turning it?

 

[Jarod888]

It is hard. Sharp tools and high speed are best. I had pretty good luck cutting it with carbide tools. Traditional worked fine too, as long as they were sharp.

 

[keithlong]

Pecan is a nice wood to turn, I have turned both pens ad bowls from it and love turning it. Sharp tools and patience will serve you well. Happy turning