Nut cracker 2009

comments (15) November 26th, 2009 in Reader's Gallery

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I wanted a nut cracker on hand for Grandpa when he came over for Thanksgiving (he's a big fan of nuts in the shell). It had to be easy to use since he would be watching football and cracking nuts at the same time. Surprised at how little diy information there is on the internet about nutcrackers, I designed this myself. It is made with air dried Southern Illinois cherry. The finish is 3 coats of clear dewaxed shellac under 2 coats of wax.


Design or Plan used: My Own Design - John Elder
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252255wood 252255wood writes: Dear Huckleberry, I've made many nutcrackers using maple wooden threads with a cross grain internal thread, but your design looks more efficient and easier to use. Did you let your grandfather keep it? Bet you did!
Posted: 12:56 pm on March 1st

Annie2351 Annie2351 writes: I will contact you. I would like to order 3. Thanks, Huckleberry.
Posted: 11:32 am on January 3rd

Huckleberry Huckleberry writes: Sure Annie -
Not sure if this is OK with FWW, but feel free to contact me at eldamatic@gmail.com.

Posted: 3:34 pm on December 31st

Annie2351 Annie2351 writes: Very nicely done, Huckleberry. Are you taking orders? I would love to have one for my father.
Posted: 2:25 pm on December 31st

wilderness1989 wilderness1989 writes: I love it!!!! My Grandpa always had nuts in the shell for the holidays most of which we gathered ourselves. Gotta do that again next year.
Posted: 11:57 am on December 30th

ray777 ray777 writes: Great work, i remember on working in wood when you asked about plans for a nutcracker. Yuo did an outstanding job. Ray
Posted: 10:34 am on December 30th

CRodman CRodman writes: John,
Great detail! I knew you were talented!!

Chuck R.
Posted: 7:23 pm on December 18th

mikd mikd writes: Great looking and original. Seems simple to use also. I like it. We may see it in stores next holiday season!
Posted: 6:32 pm on December 15th

NateC NateC writes: John -

Thanks for the input. I doubt Dad will get one this year for Christmas - probably next year.

Nate

Posted: 9:04 pm on December 7th

Huckleberry Huckleberry writes: Howdy Nate,
The thing is made from 1" thick stock and nearly a foot long stem to stern. . .
P.S. that's a walnut in it's jaws. . .
Posted: 12:16 am on December 7th

NateC NateC writes: Nicely done. I'm interested in the size as I have some black walnut and some black walnuts. Any hints?
Posted: 1:17 pm on December 5th

fullnelson fullnelson writes: Something seems a little fishy about the number of thumbs up you have. All in such a short time????
Posted: 3:33 pm on December 2nd

red01 red01 writes: Very nice work!
Posted: 12:28 pm on December 1st

Tonto2 Tonto2 writes: If I were grandpa, I'd want to take it home with me.

Great design and execution!!!
Posted: 3:55 am on November 27th

Ricky57 Ricky57 writes: Very nice work. I'm sure your Grandpa appreciated all of your efforts.
Posted: 2:20 pm on November 26th

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