Multi Wood Nutcracker

[Brad Simmons]

This is my third turning project. The first two were pens. In retrospect, this was probably a bit ambitious. It was for the wife for Christmas, and she loved it, so I'm happy.

The helmet, body, arms and boots are walnut. The head and hands are elm. The legs and base are silver maple. I have another with cedar body and arms that didn't get finished by Christmas, but is going to look nice as well. The finish is WTF.

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[Steve Busey]

Nice, Brad! How tall is it? It looks like it's just a statue, not an actual mechanical nutcracker, right?

[Brad Simmons]

Nice, Brad! How tall is it? It looks like it's just a statue, not an actual mechanical nutcracker, right?

Just over 12". Yes, toy soldier is probably more appropriate. The mechanical part was left out because I thought my wife would like it best sans beard, and I was afraid it would look weird. I was right about her wanting it that way. Besides, who cracks nuts with them anyway?!

[Steve Schlumpf]

Pretty cool idea! Nice job on all the detail work! Looking forward to seeing the cedar version once finished!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Cool piece. Nice detail.