♫ εηdεd ♫ Whatever I can come up with for more Mesquite.

[Blueglass]

@Tony I'm starting the thread now. I started a Mesquite snare drum awhile back and the reason I was using Mesquite is because of its stability. I want to build reinforcement rings into it. I cut pieces and started bending them with a propane torch in a piece of pipe. I am getting the hang of it but have broken all my strips. This is the reason that Tony is in a great position to get cash or trade in spades. I will post some possible trade ideas tomorrow.

I'm looking for a fairly clear piece 1" thick x 2 or more" wide by 48" long. I know Tony builds cutting boards and will try to find some boards he might like.

 

[Tony]

Les, I will look and see what I have here and post it coming up. I'm not sure I'll be able to this week, a little hectic but will as soon as I get a chance. Tony

 

[Blueglass]

That is fine. This week is hectic for everybody.

 

[barry richardson]

I guess you're discovering the poor bending properties of mesquite lol. Hats off to you, if you're successful, it's a hard wood but has a short fiber/grain...

 

[Blueglass]

Sorry it took so long @Tony, Here are 10 pieces between 13" and 17" long, all about 3" wide 1" thick. I have to cut some down to make them fit in the box but I may be able to fit a couple more. I will dig around a bit more to see if I can come up with some longer but this is what I found first. Thanks

 

[Blueglass]

@barry richardson I was starting to have pretty good luck near the end but ran out of strips anyway. I will get it!

 

[Tony]

Les, I'm sorry I haven't gotten back to you. In 3 weeks the only time I've been in my shop was to drop off the clamps my wife gave me for Christmas. I will look this weekend and come up with some for you. Tony

 

[Blueglass]

Don't rush, I didn't. It will work out.

 

[Tony]

@Blueglass

Les, sorry it took me so long to do this. Here's what I've got on hand now. If none of this works, I have more, I just have to have time to go out to get it.

Top piece is 1" x 3-1/2" x 47-1/2"
2nd is 1" x 5-1/2" x 40"
3rd is 13/16" 4" (clear) x 47-1/2"
Last is 1"x 6" say x 36"

 

[Blueglass]

After doing further measurements and some math... I think piece number 2 would work pretty well.

 

[Tony]

In looking at it close it's a little bowed. I know you're going to bend it, will that be a problem?

 

[Blueglass]

Will not be a problem. I will true it up and then cut strips around 1/8" off it. Making reinforcement rings for the drum I made from your Mesquite. I came within 3/8" and 1" of bending them the whole circumference and then snapped them. I will get this done, ha ha. It will not be a question of the week project. Will be making most of the hardware for this one too.

 

[Blueglass]

I like number one as well but I'm afraid I would waste too much cutting around sapwood. I really like the sapwood and bug tracks and all that. I really showcased it on this shell. Praying I am gentle enough with it while it is still fragile.

 

[Blueglass]

Holy crap thanks @Tony . I just bent the first 2 re'rings in no time flat with no breaks. 2 more because I'm doing 2 layers and I will have accomplished my goal on this one. Hoping, wishing, praying I can finish this one in one piece and show pics. I'm waiting until I get the lathe to make hardware for this one. Thanks again.

 

[Tony]

Holy crap thanks @Tony . I just bent the first 2 re'rings in no time flat with no breaks. 2 more because I'm doing 2 layers and I will have accomplished my goal on this one. Hoping, wishing, praying I can finish this one in one piece and show pics. I'm waiting until I get the lathe to make hardware for this one. Thanks again.

Good deal Les, I'm glad it's working out! Can't wait to see some pics of it! Tony

 

[Blueglass]

I'm waiting to post pics because it seems whenever I post progress pics I end up breaking the shell and this one has been turned so thin I'm afraid to take the band clamps off until I get the re-rings glued in.