Banksia Nut

Product Description

Banksia nuts grow in Australia, often producing cones that are large enough for turning.

These are called 'Banksia Grandees' and are named after Sir Joseph Banks, 1743-1820, who sailed with Captain Cook on the 'Endeavour' in 1768. These particularly large seed pods have a very limited range in Western Australia. They usually grow on an underbrush tree in Jarrah forests and can take several years to mature.

While they are quite easy to turn, they are a little dusty. When you turn these pods, instead of producing shavings you'll get a pile of a 'felt-like' substance. The seed cavities can reach well over halfway into the pod, giving turned projects a very unique appearance and texture. Some woodturners fill these voids with resin or other coloured inlay materials, while others choose to showcase the openings as a prominent design feature.

Currently available in two sizes:

Medium, sizes vary between 4" - 6"
Extra Large, sizes vary between 6" - 8"

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Reviews

Customer Reviews

By Jim Mathew on 6th March 2024

"An unusual thing that I'm looking forward to turning. Ordered 3 of these & 3 of the large ones. There isn't a massive amount of difference between them in size but the large are bigger. These medium ones are big, a good thing in my opinion. which well pleases me. Good price & fast delivery. "

By Colin Roberts on 22nd February 2024

"Can't wait to turn this pod nice size too"

By Mark Porter on 19th February 2024

"Really pleased with the prompt despatch of the Banksia nuts. "

By Pete Davies on 6th February 2024

"Not totally happy with the order, the large ones seemed to be OK but one of the medium would have classed as small not medium, one to my mind was borderline and the other medium seemed correct, having purchased these for the first time and never turned Banksia before, I am slightly disappointed."