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Thanks for the help, I thought the Temper process was simple. Heat with Mapp Gas and cool in Oil or water, must not be that simple. I will just keep it as a tire tool, it has been laying around for...

Hello all,

I have this old Tire changing tool, It is a Ken Tool T-19 24" long and the rod is 5/8".

I cannot find out for sure the type of metal it is made from, all I found is Steel.

I was...

You did excellent work, that is a piece of art. That is something that will withstand time.

Nice turnings Brian. I have to say though your Mesquite has a very different grain pattern than I am used to with Mesquite. There are a couple different species here in Tucson, maybe that is it. You...

Hi Robert, yes Mesquite is a hard wood, This tree was just cut yesterday so it is really wet, makes Turning very easy, when dry it can be dusty and a little hard. I always try to find wet, dry is not...

Hi Mark, I am in Tucson, the older trees here I have seen up to 36+" diameter. This tree is probable 40 years old.



Thanks Bruce, I am a little new to Turning, do you have a picture of what you...

I need some help. I turned the lower section of the bowl until all the Checks were gone and had a nice smooth surface. 1 Hour later the Checks were back. What is going on and is there a process I am...

Thanks Wes, if you find a Pic that would be good.

Been turning it down and the lower part of the bowl is just about Crack free. I will deal with the top and figure out what it will yield. I know...

Thanks for the advice. This Face plate is not going to come off, 2" metal screws into it and took everything my drill could do to get them in, that end is going to be removed. I will take care and...

Another score, neighbor had his Mesquite tree cut down. It was hurt pretty bad with Mistletoe. Tree guy dropped it on my drive way. So I have enough Mesquite to last awhile.

The biggest surprise...

Got around to working on the African Sumac I picked up a couple weeks ago. Cut one of the largest pieces and rounded with the Chainsaw the best I could. All going good, cutting rough but got it...

I built my 1st custom Router table, solid core door cut, sanded and finished along with Oak trim cap. Then build my custom fence for table with nice slides and feather-boards. All looking custom with...

Hello all,

Found a CraigsList Free ad for a freshly cut down tree. I have not heard much about this type. The Trunk was about 26" across.I plan to make a couple bowls, did some searching and found...

Had mine about 7 months and no noise so far. Loving it!

Depending on how much you use it, throw it into a vise.

That is some very nice work, the grain pattern is fantastic.

Totally out there but.... Maybe try a different power Circuit. I tend to leave no stone unturned.

Thanks Scott,

I do not have a lot that will go through the Planer. I have a few Cutting board slabs, most of the wood will be used for turnings.

I did leave out part of my question. I have...

Hey all,

I got all this Mesquite wood from the storm fallen tree last week.

I did some searhing but have not found a solid answer.

Can I run some Mesquite Slabs through my Dewalt Planer?...

Thanks Dok,

I picked up a gallon of Anchor Seal and will get it on.

Termites, yep I have a area to store the wood about 10" off the ground and about 2 feet from any building.

I need to...

Monsoon season is here and my 1st true year past of turning. Was on the lookout for downed trees after a storm. Just happen a 50 year old Mesquite was taken down last weekend in a Micro-Burst. (it is...

New Turner here, your bowl looks great, Your backyard looks good too.;):cool:

Thanks Faust,

Are you saying that I can go out and cut a branch off a live tree and start turning it the same day? Why would I want/need to spray water on the piece while turning, wouldn't it be...

The wood seems to be doing fine, I see no end splits. I replenish the water daily, really turns rancid fast. This post...

I should have know the answer to my question as in my BBQ world I had soaked smaller limbs and chunks for smoking meat to have the chunks last longer, that really did not work out. The moisture...