1st Mesa

[Big]

Moved up to the Mesa to try. Not sure what wood this is but it turned out fairly well. I was nervous as could be about doing something other than the Slimlines that I have been working on. This is a heavy, really nice kit and made a very nice pen.

 

[Charlie_W]

Great job Michael! Sometimes the mystery wood surprises you!
Fit and finish look right on too!

 

[Jim Burr]

Nice work on the lines and fit!! JMHO...and others...mesa is a very poorly made kit and will fall apart...not if...when. Save those $$ and move up! BTW...I'm not the only one saying it...just a fact.
How about finish details and...oh...what kind of wood is it?

 

[Dan Masshardt]

Looks like oak?

 

[mark james]

Hey Mike, Pretty cool! (Certainly not "Junk" - inside joke folks).

This style of kit is very forgiving for getting a nice appearance, just a slight curve and you've got something nice.

It just might be Oak as Dan said, although you should have had pretty open grains, and this looks a bit finer... maybe my oak is not like your oak. :redface:

I have not used the Mesa before, so Jim may have a good point. But, this style of kit leads you into some very nice, well made options (i.e. Berea Sierra up to the Majestic Squire).

Keep up the good work!

Mark

 

[mikeinco]

I love the Mesa and have made 4 of them so far, goes together easily and really shows off your turned media. Good looking pen.

 

[ironman123]

Nice work Michael. I made 15-20 of those last year and no complaints yet. (Knock on wood)

A similar in looks and making is the Berra Sierra. Those are pretty popular. Also the Berra Sierra Click is a nice pen.

 

[tgsean]

Michael, looks good mate, keep turning! Enjoy

 

[Band Saw Box]

Great looking pen Michael. Very well done.

 

[Fishinbo]

I like the pen blank. Nice style and fit.

 

[bobjackson]

Nice fit and finish. Great job.

 

[endacoz]

Nice work on the lines and fit!! JMHO...and others...mesa is a very poorly made kit and will fall apart...not if...when. Save those $$ and move up! BTW...I'm not the only one saying it...just a fact.
How about finish details and...oh...what kind of wood is it?

I've gone back two years and have not seen one other person complain. I have only seen positive things even a few people said it was one of their best seller.

has anyone else had a problem with the Mesa?

 

[wob50]

Great job on pen ... How's the new a/c working for you. Talk to you later my friend

 

[vtgaryw]

The Mesa is every bit as good a kit as any of the equivalents. In fact, WoodTurningz now sells it in a Gold-Titanium and Platinum finish. I've made and sold 100's of them over the years.

-gary