"Anne Watson" wrote in message
nk.net...
If you happen to be in southern Arizona take a look at this URL.

http://www.mesquitedesign.com/
Most of their page concerns the furniture they build BUT they have a large
lumberyard full oif mesquite- which make beutiful turnings.

Take your tape measure and wander through their selections.
Their showroom contains some pieces for sale but they do a lot of custom
work.
While we were there a fellow had just purchased a 10 foot long bench , he
was going to haul to Boise, Idaho. Not cheap but a beautiful visual piece
of art.

WARNING mesquite is real hardwood, no turning it with dull tools.
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The density is about twice that of oak, plus it has a high silica content,
so it dulls tools quickly.
Ken Moon
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My brother who is a budding turner just visited there yesterday and picked
out some pieces to turn into bolws.

It is located just south of Tubac, Arizona .

No connection, just an interested buyer