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I discovered someone making flooring from Texas mesquite and have purchased wood from him for several years. He sells the wood he can't use by the pound and I haul it home in the back of my truck. The third piece over, the tallest piece, was a root ball from a small mesquite tree. He gave it to me as I was leaving, and to tell you the truth I had no idea what I would do with it. I wish I had taken a picture of it before starting. It really didn't look like it would turn into anything worth keeping. Instead, it has become my favorite piece of work and I put a price of $995 on it! I've had some good offers, but I really don't care if I sell it or not! It stands over a foot tall and weighs 15 pounds. Never fails to bring people into my booth at the shows I attend.
I love mesquite because it is easy to finish. Some of my mesquite pieces have no finish on them. I simply sand and buff them. The natural oils in the wood produce a really stunning finish. The second piece in is a small bowl with no finish.
I love mesquite because it is easy to finish. Some of my mesquite pieces have no finish on them. I simply sand and buff them. The natural oils in the wood produce a really stunning finish. The second piece in is a small bowl with no finish.