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Title: Best use for mesquite
Post by: rkmnt2 on March 27, 2009, 12:29:00 PM

In a lam bow, where would you prefer to use mesquite, lams or riser?

Title: Re: Best use for mesquite
Post by: ks8674 on March 27, 2009, 02:51:00 PM

I hear that it works great in a smoker!!

Title: Re: Best use for mesquite
Post by: Dmaxshawn on March 27, 2009, 06:00:00 PM

The mesquite I have in my bow is in the riser and as it ages it get even more beautiful.  

Shawn

Title: Re: Best use for mesquite
Post by: rkmnt2 on March 27, 2009, 06:02:00 PM

Ooooh...Mr. funny guy! lol
   How bout it? I know some of you out there have tried it. What did ya think? I've got a feeling it would work well in the handle although a bit light, but it does seem pretty dense too.
   Would it make a good core lam?

Title: Re: Best use for mesquite
Post by: 2treks on March 27, 2009, 09:02:00 PM

My vote is for the smoker also, but under glass it is awesome to look at. very porous so watch your glue-up.
Chuck

Title: Re: Best use for mesquite
Post by: Pat B on March 27, 2009, 11:04:00 PM

If you find a piece of mesquite straight enough and long enough it will make a very good self bow. If not, cut limb veneers or riser blocks from it.

Title: Re: Best use for mesquite
Post by: rkmnt2 on March 28, 2009, 07:10:00 PM

I wish I had the patience for a selfbow....I think I'll stick with smaller pieces and glue for now. Off to the saw we go!

Title: Re: Best use for mesquite
Post by: L. E. Carroll on March 28, 2009, 07:27:00 PM

I have a Morrison Shawnee with Mesquite riser and love it. It's mesquite with a matching flare and 1/2 pinecone carving on grip.  I have several high end bows and this one and my 2 piece Griffin are my favorites. I think this was Bob's first bow with a riser of this wood and was told he had only made one other  :wavey:

Title: Re: Best use for mesquite
Post by: Bob Sarrels on March 30, 2009, 08:36:00 PM

I have used it a couple of risers and it looks great altho a bit light.  I love it in limbs.  Looks good and shoots great.  Have probably used it in 10 or 15 bows.  Use plenty of glue and spend a little extra time filling the edges.

Title: Re: Best use for mesquite
Post by: rkmnt2 on March 31, 2009, 12:14:00 PM

Thanks for the input guys. I knew you would come through for me and prove I wasn't crazy....well not too crazy anyway.
 The local wood shop has a bunch on sale at half price and it's got some nice looking grain to it. I made a couple risers and they are a bit light for me though. I think I'll shave off some lams and see how it goes.