George Conklin Aint So Bad Either

[Andy Hoyt]

This just arrived via Pony Express and was totally unexpected. Very very cool!

It's a piece of Mesquite about 6" by 12" and the growth rings are about 40 per inch.

George - your note didn't mention how long ago the piece was harvested. With the sealed end grain it's hard to fathom a guess. Any chance you recall that factoid?

Thanks, buddy. Looks like I owe you a bowl of Elberta Peach.

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[George Conklin]

My pleasure, Andy.

I think the tree fell about three or four weeks ago. My friend gave it to me in one long log.

When I cut your piece, I sliced off about two inches of the original cut and sealed both ends with green wood sealer within five minutes of cutting.

I figured you might like something from the DRY part of the country.

Enjoy.

George

[John Hart]

Hey....I just heard that I have a package waiting at home that has some George guy's name on it.....Could it be the same George???

Congratulations Andy...Do us proud!

[Cecil Arnold]

Andy, it's mesquite, rough turn it, soak it, and finish it. That's the great thing about it. It's so stable that when it drys there is very little movement.

[Dick Parr]

All right Andy, way to go George...