Mesquite Log cutting up

[phillywood]

any of you good folks on line can help me with the idea of how to cut up this beautiful root+ trunk mesquite I got my hand on two days ago and I sliced in half and viola surprisingly is the most beautiful figured mesquite I have ever seen. I just want to know how to cut it so I get the prettiest part out of it? I was in the garage all day and very tired I'll try to post of it tomorrow or in the evening.

 

[phillywood]

Any one here on IAP who harvests logs or wood for turning or pen blanks who can help me with the idea on how to cut this mesquite log I've gotten in order to get he best figure?

 

[Steve Busey]

Hard to give any tips without a pic of what you're working with - got any photos?

 

[rjwolfe3]

Also what tools do you have to work with? Do you have a band saw?

 

[ldb2000]

I have the easiest solution , send it to me :biggrin:

 

[ThomJ]

Only send half to Butch, the other half belongs in VT :biggrin:

 

[aweiss44]

try and get a bit of each type of cut. some with the grain, some cross cut, some offset crosscut.

make sure you have means ready to dry it if it is still wet BEFORE you start cutting it.

 

[phillywood]

ok, guys. I amgoing to have to manage a pic. for you guys as I was working to clean the garage half day and running to Dr. too spend more money on them. Then youguys give me the the tips form there. how does that sound smart anough or well........?:biggrin::biggrin::tongue::wink:

 

[trickydick]

Phil,

If you don't have a bandsaw, bring it to my shop and I'll show you how to cut it.

 

[phillywood]

Phil,

If you don't have a bandsaw, bring it to my shop and I'll show you how to cut it.

Rick left a message for you on the phone and sent you a PM. Please call me about the San Antonio, Event too.