So I spent some time today finally cutting up some old mesquite branches that I picked up off some more oilfield lease roads. A lot of it went into my shop woodstove but I was able to get 5 nice blanks out of all of it. Just gonna put them up for now until I decide to turn them. The grains on them were quite surprising as I kept cutting from side to side. Lol Got all these to about 7/8" x 5 1/4".
More mesquite ready to go.
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My smelling senses are not the best. Lol I really wouldn't know unless I stuck it right up to my nose. Lol
wolf creek knives
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I've turned some Mesquite in the past. Like Bobby, my smeller isn't so good, but it reminded me a lot of Red Oak. I do know that if you don't wear a dust mask plan on spending some time sneezing and blowing the schnozz. The middle blank in the picture reminds me a lot of Manzanita.
Swagopenturner
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I turn a lot of Mesquite. Most of the time I wear a powered respirator/facemask. The times I forget to wear it, I end up sneezing most of the night! Some people I know cannot even burn it in their fireplaces due to the reactions they have!
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It smells really good when it is under a steak on the grill.
