wouldn't you know it, my (new) next door neighbors are landscapers .........
They just gave me a mesquite log , 10" diam. x 14" tall (promising more to come :-D)
I'm not ready to turn natural edged stuff yet so .........
what is the best way to remove the bark?
bandsaw? roughing gouge? French Curve Negative Rake Scraper?
did a search, saw 1 post where someone said to possibly soak the wood and scrape off with something like a spokeshave ? .......
any suggestions? TIA
They just gave me a mesquite log , 10" diam. x 14" tall (promising more to come :-D)
I'm not ready to turn natural edged stuff yet so .........
what is the best way to remove the bark?
bandsaw? roughing gouge? French Curve Negative Rake Scraper?
did a search, saw 1 post where someone said to possibly soak the wood and scrape off with something like a spokeshave ? .......
any suggestions? TIA