Woodturning Small Mouth Vase From Green Mesquite
by Alan Stratton on Friday, May 22nd, 2020 | 12 Comments
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This vase is mesquite. I obtained it several months ago from Mark, a viewer from Phoenix, AZ. I turned it green about three months ago. Normally, I cannot trust leaving the pith in the wood. Actually, I did not leave the pith in this log either. Instead, I bored it out and hollowed the vase from the bottom. I planned to use another piece of mesquite to plug the hole later when the wood was dry.
Since mesquite has a very low moisture content, it only took two months to dry.
The vase is almost 9 inches tall and 6 inches in diameter, finished with walnut oil.
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Alan,
I really like what you made. Really nicely done. As for the finish, I am a fan of the matte finish also. I agree that it brings out the beauty of the wood better.
And I like the hollowing from the bottom. Frankly, only a wood turner would know or care. And most people will never remove it from the shelf to even look. So what we can do to make the process easier is all the more welcome.
Great work, and great video.
Kind regards,
Rich
Rich,
Thanks for taking the time to share your viewpoint.
Alan
Beautiful, we do not have mesquite in South Africa, but I do have a piece of green Guava tree branch that I will try. I am in favour of a “Gloss” finish but will try both gloss and matt as I have sufficient wood for this project. If it turns out ok, I will send photo’s or add to my designer firewood stock. regards
I would love to try guava. but it does not grow here either and I’m not planning a trip to South Africa any time soon. 🙂
Plus, import regulations would be a killer.
Alan
HEY ALLEN !!!
May this find you well …
Enjoy and have learned much , thanks .
Short and sweet : if you want shinny
turn plastic .
Ray
Thanks for sharing your concise viewpoint. 🙂
Alan
Never was able to get wet mesquite. Dry is not easy to turn, but a beautiful wood. Enjoyed your presentation. As for the record, I do not like a matte or high gloss finish. I like semi-gloss. Matte does not look like the piece is finished and high gloss looks like a plastic finish. But then again, small pieces usually do well with a high gloss. I look forward to all your videos. Thanks……
Peter,
Thanks for sharing your viewpoint. Lots of diversity. 🙂
Alan
Nice presentation.. That’s an interesting wood. I like the piece.
I’m not a great fan of gloss finish, although I have used it on some projects. In the little I do I’m using a shellac and mat wax on things to let the wood speak for itself.
Peter, thank you for sharing your viewpoint.
Alan
Alan: I generally like a satin finish but appreciate all types.
Joe,
Thanks for taking the time to share your viewpoint.
Alan