Mesquite resources

[Chuck Scott]

I thought I'd post here in hopes more viewers would see my message. I didn't get a lot of responses on the want to buy thread.

In search of members that have or have access to some fairly recently cut mesquite. The size desired is 3x3x17. The corners and/or edges can be pretty banged up since quite a bit will be turned down for the project pieces.

If you're for hire to turn, that's even better, that will cut down on shipping weight.

Just looking for a pair or two at this time.

Thank you,
Chuck

Here are a couple images of the turned project -

 

[Dean]

Chuck, what kind of grain orientation are you looking for? Straight grain I am guessing? I have some mesquite logs that I will be cutting in the next couple weeks.

 

[Chuck Scott]

Dean, straight grain is preferred, but not required. If you're taking them to squares, anywhere from 2.75" to 3" squares will be great!!

Minimum length of 17" and no more than 24".

Many thanks!

Chuck

 

[Dean]

I should have some in a few weeks, I’ll inbox you when I do

 

[Raif Harik]

Hi Dean,
I'm down in Austin. Let me know if you have any interesting pieces when you cut your tree. I'd love to come up and take a look.
Thanks,
Raif

 

[Dean]

Raif, what are you mostly interested in? I make bowl blanks, turning stock blocks, firewood and shavings. Lots of shavings and then a few more shavings, haha. Yes I will let you know.

 

[Gary Beasley]

You use your shavings to smoke meat?

 

[Raif Harik]

Dean, yes please may I have a bag of shavings? I LOVE shavings . No I have a few of my own. I mean I make bowls too, so I want whatever pieces that you will not give me because they are awesome for bowls and you want them .
But yea, you know crotch, burl or just very wide diameter.
Raif.

 

[Dean]

No I sure don’t Gary, me and the wife prefer pecan for that

 

[Gary Beasley]

Mesquite smoked ham used to be a favorite of mine then the stores simply quite carrying it. That kind of thing happens too often, think they do it out of spite.

 

[Dean]

Gary I will agree mesquite with ham is good. I have always figured I picked the stuff inn the store nobody else wants so they quit making it, I’m sorry about your luck on the ham but its nice to know I’m not to only one!

 

[David Hill]

I think I have Chuck taken care of.
I see that some ya are in Texas (or not..)—-I’m in Cuero—do have Mesquite and do sell blanks on request if that’s what you need.

 

[Dean]

David do you have what chuck needs? If so shoot him a message. The stuff I will cut will be green. Chuck do you want green or dry?

 

[Chuck Scott]

Dean, I need green.

David has some cut and ready to be sent, should I need more, I'll touch base.

Thank you,

Chuck

 

[Dave Hulett]

Chuck, if you don't find what you need from these reponses, contact Berdoll Sawmill in Bastrop County, TX (SE of San Antonio) . I've visit them everytime I'm in the area. Mostly they sell slabs but Brandon and his wife are as nice a folks as you'll meet. Brandon turns would too when he has time and usually has some turning blanks for sale, but I'm sure he can cut you what you need.

 

[Chuck Scott]

Thanks for the info Dave, much appreciated!