First pecan

[MSTireman]

Been getting a lot of first lately. It really is amazing how much stress trees store. So far we've cut some southern yellow pine and red oak and they have been somewhat predictable. I cut my first pecan today and ate a little humble pie.  Man that stuff fought me every way it could.  I did end up getting some decent 1x5 boards but had way too much waste.  So far, every day at the mill is a learning experience and I don't think I'll ever get tired of that.  I appreciate all the free info here on the Forestry Forum. 

[WDH]

 

[Don P]

Pecan: The tame hickory  ;D

[Magicman]

Pecan is beautiful wood but unfortunately it probably is not through eating your lunch yet.  It should finish as it dries. 

[Southside]

Yup - then just for something to do, it will kick your butt when you decide to plane it.  

[WDH]

It gets kinky at the knots when it dries .