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Leaving for northern Texas next week is there any wood that I should look for while I'm there to turn that is native to Texes that I mite not find here in Indiana ? I like to pick up wood when ever I go to other states.
Planing to stop at the Grizzly tool showroom on the way. Wish I was driving the truck
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Dahl
Of course Mesquite. Typically it does not get as big in north Texas as south but it is my favorite to turn. In North Texas there is typically a ton of Bois d'arc which many like to turn as well.
Good Luck
Alan
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You can look for Texas Ebony and Dessert Ironwood, maybe some Cholla Cactus skeleton if you turn any pens.
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I live in NorthWest Texas. If you get close to me, drop by, and we'll go cut some Mesquite for you. No Charge.
Allen
The good Lord didn't create anything without a purpose, but mosquitoes come close.
And.... I'm located just 1,075 miles SW of Steve Schlumpf.
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take the truck, go see Allen
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Depends on which part of North Texas. Northeast and Northwest Texas are totally different.
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Plan on being north of dallas 50 miles in Sadler Texas at the wife's aunt's.But may go on to grand canyon for 2-3 days kind up in the air write now (the boss (wife) has not let me know ) I'm just trying to plan just in case you always need wood to turn
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I got some mesquite and it is really nice to turn. You can take it from start to finish and it will not move that much. Get some Osage Orange if you can. Nice turning wood also.
Bernie
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Do you go through Amarillo on your way to the Big Canyon?
Allen
The good Lord didn't create anything without a purpose, but mosquitoes come close.
And.... I'm located just 1,075 miles SW of Steve Schlumpf.
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Definitely go for the mesquite. I turned my first piece a couple weeks ago and love it. I wouldn't bother with the Osage, as there is plenty of that here in Indiana.
Steve
When all is said and done--more is usually said than done.
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Well the wife has gave the new game plan.Now we are going to Sherman Texas and from there to New Orleans and up to her other Aunt's house in Ky. ner Cave City. Man I was looking forward to Met Allen and get some mesquite. Will see what I can find at her Aunt's son's house she said he had a lot of pecan trees on the back of his ranch and he had a chainsaw
Wife said I could not take mine
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Originally Posted by steven carter
were could a person get some?
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that the best when cutting pecan, it will dull a chain cutting 8 inch log in twohe had a chainsaw
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Dahl Troy, I believe we need to sit you down and have a discussion about who wears the pants in your family. Sounds like you're being abducted and dragged across the country against your will!Wife said I could not take mine
If you can get your hands on some mesquite while in Texas, do so. It is an awesome wood to turn.
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Sherman TX to NOLA? So lots of pine Longleaf Pine (Pinus palustris) if you dip south a mite. You'll be in the Piney Woods - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piney_Woods right above the Big Thicket. Travelled through for years and lived in the bottom of the Thicket for 20+ yrs. Some little towns in TX and LA have logging in the Piney Woods and local mills. Check listings...
LA you see lots of Live Oak.. the tuffest wood ever. Our infant Navy built ships using Live Oak from islands off the east coast. Tales told of how many axes and adzes were ruined just trying to get one log for a ship. You should find Pecan, Holly, Black Oak and more Pine! Enjoy.
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