Mesquite Chalice

[Jim Glock]

I finally finished this latest project. Mesquite chalice...10" tall (quarter used for sizing) . jg

[David Drickhamer]

Beautiful chalice Jim. I like the shape and the wood is spectacular. I've always wanted to try turning mesquite.
Dave

[Dewey Torres]

Sweet! What type of finish is it?

[Steve Schlumpf]

Very nice work Jim! Great form and some really beautiful wood! I'm with Dewey - what did you use for a finish?

[Jim Glock]

Thanks for the replies and comments. I'll hand sand 120-180grt and then start wet sanding with MinWax209 Natural 220, 320, 400, 600 and 1000(if I have it). Several coats of the 209 and then let it dry for several days. Slow speed buff with several applications of MinWax Paste on the outside surfaces.

[Richard Madison]

Nice piece Jim. It has an elegant simplicity that I like.

[Jim Kountz]

Nice job, well done Jim!! Love the mesquite!!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Jim great looking chalice. Mesquite looks really good. Love turning mesquite.

[Paul Douglass]

Really beautiful. Does wine stain it? I wonder what mesquite flavored wine is like... I have some mesquite, but I don't think I'm accomplished enough to turn something that nice, yet.

PS, when I turn mesquite, I save the shavings for next summer BQ.

[Mike Golka]

Nice job, I like the wood.