Mesquite Pen Blanks Pack

Close this
Add a Headline
What are your comments?
How familiar are you with it?
How would you describe yourself?
(optional)
Only used to notify you about your review
SKU: pb-mes
Mesquite Pen Blanks Pack

$15.00 ea.

Free Shipping
48 U.S. Ground Service
 

Local Store Pick-Up May Be Available

Call to Reserve
Tempe
Tucson
Phoenix
Why Choose Mesquite?

Ruggedly handsome in its own way with glorious desert charm. Mesquite trees are short, twisted Sonoran desert plants and the resulting lumber reflects the intense hard life they endure. Expect a surprise collection of knots, splits, worm holes and bark pockets you can feature in your own one-of-a-kind custom projects. Freshly cut mesquite is medium tan and ages to a reddish sun-baked sandstone color.

Turn your own beautiful pens that will make your family and friends smile. Using these hand-sorted pen blanks from Woodworkers Source means you get only the highest quality blanks that are cut square from premium kiln dried lumber.

Thickness 3/4" (≈ 3/4" approx)
Width 3/4"
Length 6"
Quantity 4, 10 or 20 blanks
Approximated, actual size may vary +/- 1/8"
Weight

4

lbs /Bd. Ft.
11.73% heavier than red oak (3.58 /bd. ft.)
Hardness

2299

Janka Rating
78.22% harder than red oak (1290 psi)
Density

0.64

Specific Gravity
Same as red oak (.64)

General Workability
Somewhat Difficult 8/10
Red Oak

Wood Texture
Fine 3/10
Red Oak

Ease of Finishing
Good 3/10
Red Oak

map of where Mesquite tree grows

(Prosopis juliflora)
Mesquite grows in North America

View All Mesquite Products

color of Mesquite
Color Range
Rich dark brown heartwood with wavy darker lines.
the Mesquite tree
What'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.
other names for Mesquite
Other Names
Honey Mesquite, Argentine Mesquite
uses for Mesquite
Some Typical Uses
Furniture, flooring, cabinetry, fine art, turnings
1 Reviews
100%
Overall
4 star
0
3 star
0
2 star
0
1 star
0
5
July 11th, 2017
Verified Buyer
Alice
Austin,Tx
Mesquite pen blankd
Bought for my dad, has already made a pen with it, he loved them

The Joys of Building with Great Woods

What's 4/4, 8/4, 12/4, etc.?
Understanding hardwood lumber starts right here with these wacky fractions.
Lumber Grades Explained
If you're expecting perfect clear lumber 100% of the time, you're in for a surprise. Here's a summary of the hardwood lumber grades and what to expect from them.
3 Steps To Figure Out How Much Lumber You Need
Board feet isn't your everyday kind of math, but these three simple steps make it easy to figure out your project.
Project Planner Worksheet
Here's a handy (and free) Excel worksheet that helps you estimate the lumber needs for your project.
Understand Wood Toxicity & What You Should Do About It
Are woods poisonous? Hazardous to use in cutting boards or baby cribs? Find out here.
Wood Moves - Here's What You Need to Know
Wood is like a sponge, and it's always in a state of absorbing or releasing moisture to stay equalized with its environment. The problem with that is it also swells and shrinks. Here's what you need to know to protect your project.

Lumber Deals & Woodworking Tips

SIGN UP NOW to get a $10 coupon!

Our weekly email newsletter is pretty cool with project pictures made by our customers, woodworking tips, and lumber deals just for our newsletter subscribers.

We'll even give you $10 to use on any purchase of $50 or more at Woodworkers Source.


Check out the latest issue:


* indicates required
Do You Ever Visit One of Our Stores? *