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Mesquite
Prosopis glandulosa
APPEARANCE
Mesquite is light brown to dark reddish brown in color. High character
grain with ingrown bark and mineral streaks. Moderate variations in
color.
PROPERTIES
Mesquite is significantly harder than average with a Janka rating
of 2345. Excellent dimensional stability with a change coefficient
of 0.00129. Dense and very strong.
WORKABILITY
Very good machining qualities. Sands very well. Good nail holding
ability, however, splits easily. Finishes well.
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