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Information and Resources => Trading Post => Topic started by: terence pinder on March 29, 2013, 11:02:51 pm

Title: looking for mesquite burls
Post by: terence pinder on March 29, 2013, 11:02:51 pm

hi guys, im looking for some mesquite wood, something with a nice grain/burl. for knife handles and pen turning.

Title: Re: looking for mesquite burls
Post by: seider on April 01, 2013, 02:40:32 pm

Are you in texas

Title: Re: looking for mesquite burls
Post by: terence pinder on April 02, 2013, 12:04:43 pm

Saskatchewan

Title: Re: looking for mesquite burls
Post by: Almostpighunter on April 03, 2013, 01:41:45 am

Not sure what a burl is exactly, but I have lots of mesquite trees.

Title: Re: looking for mesquite burls
Post by: terence pinder on April 03, 2013, 03:02:01 am

Burls are where the grain swirls around.  Ussually in the root area. I've got some coming but I'm always looking for cool woods for knife handles and pens.

Title: Re: looking for mesquite burls
Post by: seider on April 03, 2013, 09:32:45 pm

I might can cut you some off I have about 160 acres of it out here

Title: Re: looking for mesquite burls
Post by: terence pinder on April 04, 2013, 10:50:25 pm

I actually just made a trade for some. Thanks for the interest. If your into woodworking its an awesome wood.

Title: Re: looking for mesquite burls
Post by: seider on April 05, 2013, 11:11:20 pm

Oh I love it to the point that is what I have for hardwood flooring in my house.. I am just getting started in making knifes I am going to make some for me first and then I may start trading and selling some.  I am going to go and cut some burls this weekend.  Glad you found some..