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Offline BigErn

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Mesquite Wood
« on: January 11, 2012, 10:09:00 PM »
Would Mesquite wood be alright to use for a riser?Just wondering if anyone has used it before.
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Offline KellyG

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Re: Mesquite Wood
« Reply #1 on: January 11, 2012, 11:23:00 PM »
Heck I was wondering if it would make a self bow. In AZ there are the biggest Mesquite trees I have ever seen and they were big. some you could not get your arms around. Never seen any that big when I lived in TX. It made some really pretty furniture.

I hope it does for you Bigern that would be a great look bow I think.
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Offline rmorris

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Re: Mesquite Wood
« Reply #2 on: January 11, 2012, 11:31:00 PM »
Ernie, Mesquite is some super tough wood and fairly dense, I would give it a thumbs up on riser material. I have a nice board that I have been looking for a good use for.
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Offline Living_waters

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Re: Mesquite Wood
« Reply #3 on: January 11, 2012, 11:57:00 PM »
Edd Scott mentions it in one of his videos as a self bow wood
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Offline Glunt

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Re: Mesquite Wood
« Reply #4 on: January 12, 2012, 01:01:00 AM »
I believe Great Plains uses it in a standard model.
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Offline Dmaxshawn

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Re: Mesquite Wood
« Reply #5 on: January 12, 2012, 07:58:00 AM »
When I go home to south Texas I always try and bring home some mesquite. I have Used it in a couple risers with phenolic or glass.  Turns out nice.  

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Offline Sharp Shooter

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Re: Mesquite Wood
« Reply #6 on: January 12, 2012, 10:55:00 AM »
Ernie, here's a takedown recurve with Mesquite, Tony
 

 
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: Mesquite Wood
« Reply #7 on: January 12, 2012, 11:24:00 AM »
I have seen several self bows with mesquite tips and handles. I would like to get my hands on a block of it for just that use.
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Offline TimZeigler

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Re: Mesquite Wood
« Reply #8 on: January 14, 2012, 10:15:00 PM »
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