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Mesquite (Botanical: Prosopis juliflora)

Mesquite, Prosopis juliflora
Prosopis juliflora, Mesquite lumber and wood
Prosopis juliflora, Mesquite lumber and wood
Prosopis juliflora, Mesquite lumber and wood
Characteristics
Light Heavy
Weight:
Soft Hard
Hardness:
Fine Coarse
Texture:
Easy Difficult
Working:
Easy Difficult
Finishing:
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woodworking characteristicsMesquite Characteristics

Somewhat straight grained but often wavy. Mesquite trees are short desert plants that yield boards with knots, splits, worm holes, etc. Woodworkers use the defects as points of interest in the finished pieces.

woodworking characteristicsColor Range

Rich dark brown heartwood with wavy darker lines.

other names for MesquiteOther Names

Honey Mesquite, Argentine Mesquite

uses for MesquiteSome Typical Uses

Furniture, flooring, cabinetry, fine art, turnings

the Mesquite treeWhat's the Tree Like?

This is a small, twisted, short-trunked tree, 20 to 50 feet high, or a large shrub. It is very slow growing, ill-shaped and scrawny looking tree with an exceptionally deep tap root.

where Mesquite growsMesquite grows in

Deserts of North and South America; Texas, Arizona, Mexico, Argentina

 
Mesquite Prices and Available Wood or Lumber Products
$14.99 /Board Feet
25% off 100+

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Mesquite 4/4 Lumber
5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5
  • 13/16'' thick, surfaced smooth two sides ...
  • 4''-6'' with the edges still rough. Str ...
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$7.00 /ea.
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Buy Mesquite Hardwood Sample

Mesquite Hardwood Sample
  • 1/2'' actual thickness, planed and sande ...
  • Ripped to 3'' ...
  • Samples are milled on all sides, cut squ ...
$184.90 /Pack
10% off 3+ Packs
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Buy Mesquite 4/4 Craft Pack: 10 Board Feet

Mesquite 4/4 Craft Pack: 10 Board Feet
  • A total of 10 board feet (or slightly mo ...
  • 13/16'' thick, surfaced smooth two sides ...
  • 3''-8'', with rough edges. Straight lin ...
  • The appeal of Mesquite is the natural de ...
$1.50 /ea.
10% off 5+

Buy Mesquite Pen Blanks

Mesquite Pen Blanks
  • 3/4'' square ...
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