Ptolemy
Member
I turned my first piece of mesquite burl last night and it was like turning a rock. The wood was so dense I wasn't getting shavings off the wood I was getting dust. My tools were sharp, or at least they were with the last pen I turned, so I don't think that was the issue. So, my question is, is this typical of mesquite burl? I'm just making sure I know what I'm getting into with this wood for the next time. Thanks.