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Huisache Wood For Sale
Huisache (pronounced "wee-sach"), or Sweet Acacia, has a beautiful grain pattern and gorgeous colors - being orange-red in the heartwood and a creamy yellow color in the sapwood. It turns easily when green, producing long curls of a fascinating sparkly orange-white color. The bark of fresh-cut Huisache is very tight and clings well to a natural edge vessel. The wood also finishes to a beautiful surface.
Interestingly enough, Huisache is a bane to farmers, ranchers and rural homesteads in this part of Texas. Similar to Mesquite, it is invasive and can quickly take-over fallow land and replace grasses and other vegetation. Similar to but even worse than Mesquite, Huisache has many thorns - long, very hard and sharp needle-like thorns that penetrate truck and tractor tires and result in numerous flats, pain and agony! Considerable effort is required (and taken) to eradicate Huisache once it is established, and as a result, it is rarely found in sufficient size for most woodworking needs.
Occasionally, however, I am able to locate and harvest larger Huisache trees (I reckon you'd have to call them "old growth" Huisache). These larger trees are generally still small relative to other timber trees - I have yet to see a Huisache "saw log". But these larger "trees" do produce pieces big enough for useful lathe work. As a result, I have quite a few whole, half-log and crotch pieces available. A lot of effort is put into locating, harvesting and trimming these pieces, but the beauty of the wood makes the effort worthwhile.
You can see examples of various bowls and vessels turned from these "exotic" Texas woods on our companion website, www.prairiesend.com.
Note : As elsewhere, the dimensions given below are Length x Width x Depth of the blank. Theoretically these numbers indicate the dimensions of the largest bowl, box/goblet or spindle that might be turned from that piece if no flaws are encountered. The approximate weight (in pounds) as well as obvious physical features (checks, etc) are also indicated. Note also that most of these are rough cut. I do not have the time or equipment to routinely surface the cut sides - although sometimes I think that the grain is interesting enough that I will take it to the jointer before I take the photo.
Please be aware - as with most of the wood on this website (other than the pen blanks), these Huisache blanks are fresh and green, or only partially air-dried. They have NOT been kiln-dried and any turning must consider greenwood turning procedures.
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Huisache Pen Blanks
1"x 1"x 6""
I occasionally cut some of my nicely figured Huisache into pen blanks. Those pictured here are typical - the colors are the strong pinkish brown of Huisache heartwood with occasional traces of the white to gray sapwood on some of the blanks. The wood is hard and can be sanded and finished to a beautiful, sensually smooth surface.
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Huisache Pen Blanks |
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Finally - fresh Huisache stock is available. I have begun trimming, photographing and listing individual pieces today (6/21/10) and will get more up over the next few months. Please note - these blanks are fresh and NOT air- or kiln-dried, so you need to plan on drying or turning with "green wood" procedures.
Thanks, Lloyd
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Huisache Lot 25
3" x 3" x 8"
3 lbs.
This is a nice end-grain block of Texas Huisache. The colors are the bright rosy/reddish-brown of Huisache heartwood and creamy light brown of Huisache sapwood. This piece was cut from alongside a tight crotch (fork)and includes a thin zone of complex, included bark from within the crotch (left side, top photo). This included bark is likely to turn off completely as the block is roughed to round.
The block was also cut along the pith and half of the pith is present. A very thin and shallow crack is present within that pith on one side (left side, bottom photo). That small crack does not appear to extend into the block more than 1/8th inch. I see no other cracks, checks or obvious flaws.
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Huisache Lot 26
3" x 3" x 8"
3 lbs.
This is another nice end-grain block of Texas Huisache. The colors are the bright rosy/reddish-brown of Huisache heartwood and creamy light brown of Huisache sapwood. This piece was cut from the outer portion of a small log and includes a thin strip of bark and a small secondary twig on one edge (left edge, bottom photo). This bark will turn off completely as the block is roughed to round.
The block was also cut along the pith of the log and half of the pith is present. However, I see no sign of any pith-related cracks or any other structural flaws.
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Huisache Lot 26 |
$15.00 |
SOLD
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Huisache Lot 27
2-1/2" x 2-1/2" x 8-1/2"
2-1/2 lbs.
This is another nice end-grain block of Texas Huisache. The colors are the bright rosy/reddish-brown of Huisache heartwood and creamy light brown of Huisache sapwood. This piece was cut from the outer portion of a small log and includes a thin strip of bark on a portion of one edge (lower left edge, both photos). This bark will turn off completely as the block is roughed to round.
The block was also cut along the pith of the log and half of the pith is present. However, I see no sign of any pith-related cracks or any other structural flaws.
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Huisache Lot 28
6-1/2" x 7" x 3"
5-1/2 lbs.
This is an absolutely beautiful crotch piece of rosy, reddish brown Texas Huisache. It looks as if it would be suitable for a fairly deep 6" diameter bowl in either conventional or natural-edge form. The main crotch includes small secondary limb and results in something of a double flame or feather figure.
The blank was cut close to all three piths and most of them have been removed. There are two small and tight radial cracks associated with the main pith (barely visible in the end-grain face, top photo). These do not appear to extend deeply into the blank (<1/2"); I would simply reinforce them with thin CA glue as I roughed-out the bowl. There is also an inclusion of crotch bark that will be present on one edge of a full-size (6" diameter) conventional bowl form (It looks like it would turn off if a natural-edge bowl form is chosen). This bark appears tight and sound and I would plan on keeping it by application of thin CA glue to reinforce it before (and during) turning.
The bark on this blank is quite tight and looks as if it would be suitable for a barky natural-edge bowl. That form is also likely to provide the best display of the two flame figures.
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Huisache Lot 29
6" x 7" x 3"
5 lbs.
This is another absolutely beautiful crotch piece of rosy, reddish brown Texas Huisache - the other half of the small log that yielded lot #28 above. It also looks as if it would be suitable for a fairly deep ~6" diameter bowl in either conventional or natural-edge form. The main crotch includes small secondary limb and results in a prominent double flame or feather figure.
The blank was cut close to all three piths and most of them have been removed. There is one small and tight radial crack associated with the main pith - so tight that it is not really visible in the end-grain face of the top photo. It do not appear to extend deeply into the blank (<3/4") and I would simply reinforce it with thin CA glue as I roughed-out the bowl. There is also an inclusion of crotch bark that will be present on one edge of a full-size (6" diameter) conventional bowl form (It looks like it would turn off if a natural-edge bowl form is chosen). This bark appears tight and sound and I would plan on keeping it by application of thin CA glue to reinforce it before (and during) turning.
The bark on this blank is quite tight and looks as if it would be suitable for a barky, natural-edge bowl. That form is also likely to provide the best display of the two flame figures.
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Huisache Lot 30
6" x 8" x 3"
5-3/4 lbs.
This is a very nice half-log piece of rosy, reddish brown Texas Huisache. It also looks as if it would be suitable for a fairly deep ~6" diameter bowl in either conventional or natural-edge form. The bark on this blank is quite tight and looks as if it would be suitable for a barky, natural-edge bowl.
The blank was cut through the pith and most has been removed. There do appear to be two small and tight radial cracks associated with that pith. These are so tight that they are not really visible in the photos, and they do not appear to extend deeply into the blank - I can only see them to a depth of 1-2" to 3/4" in the end-grain faces. I would simply reinforce them with thin CA glue as I roughed-out the bowl. There are also the remains of two juvenile side branches or "twigs" imbedded within the wood. My 6" circle bowl sketch avoids both of these, but you could relocate it to include one or the other if you like.
I see no other cracks, checks or significant flaws.
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Huisache Lot 30 |
$22.00 |
SOLD
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Huisache Lot 31
6" x 8" x 3"
5-1/2 lbs.
This is another very nice half-log piece of rosy, reddish brown Texas Huisache - the half-brother to Lot #30 above. It also looks as if it would be suitable for a fairly deep ~6" diameter bowl in either conventional or natural-edge form. The bark on this blank is quite tight and looks as if it would be suitable for a barky, natural-edge bowl.
The blank was cut through the pith and most has been removed. There does appear to be one small and tight radial crack associated with that pith on one end (barely visible on the end-grain face of the bottom photo). It appears to extend ~3/4" in that end-grain face. Again, I would simply reinforce it with thin CA glue as I roughed-out the bowl. There are also the remains of two juvenile side branches or "twigs" imbedded within the wood. My 6" circle bowl sketch avoids both of these, but you could relocate it to include one or the other if you like. There is also a small "twiggy" branch exiting the back of the blank (bottom photo).
I see no other cracks, checks or significant flaws.
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This beautiful natural-edge bowl was recently turned from the same Texas Huisache wood as listed on this site. Additional examples of Huisache turnings are presented on our companion website Prairie's End Woodshop.
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Huisache Lot 32
7-1/2" x 9" x 4"
10 lbs.
This is a large half-log piece of rosy, reddish brown Texas Huisache. It also looks as if it would be suitable for a deep, 7" to 7-1/2" diameter bowl in either conventional or natural-edge form. The bark on this blank is tight and looks as if it would be suitable for a barky, natural-edge bowl. Please note - I incorrectly annotated an 8-1/2" width rather than the actual 7-1/2". That is an 8" circle annotated on the face.
The blank was cut close the pith and all of that pith was removed. The tail ends of several thin radial cracks are visible crossing the center of the annotated face. However, they appear to be extremely shallow - they are not apparent on the end-grain faces. If present at depth, they are tight (not open) and should be reinforced with CA glue when exposed during turning. The remains of one small juvenile branch or "twig" is imbedded within the wood of the annotated face. It also appears to be secure.
I see no other cracks, checks or significant flaws.
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Huisache Lot 33
7-1/2" x 9" x 3-1/2"
9-3/4 lbs.
This is another large half-log piece of rosy, reddish brown Texas Huisache, the other half of the log that yielded Lot #32 above. It also looks as if it would also be suitable for a fairly deep, 7" to 7-1/2" diameter bowl in either conventional or natural-edge form. The bark on this blank is tight and looks as if it would be suitable for a barky, natural-edge bowl. Please note - I incorrectly annotated an 8-1/2" width on this blank, rather than the actual 7-1/2". That is an 8" circle annotated on the face.
The blank was cut close the pith and most of that pith was removed. However, the tail ends of several thin radial cracks are visible crossing the center of the annotated face. They are not apparent on the end-grain faces and appear to be extremely shallow. If present at depth, they are tight (not open) and should be reinforced with CA glue when exposed during turning. A pocket of included bark associated with the crotch of an old side limb is present on one edge of this blank. This will be gone when the blank is trimmed for turning.
I see no other cracks, checks or significant flaws.
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Huisache Lot 34
6" x 8" x 3"
6-1/2 lbs.
This is another very nice half-log piece of rosy, reddish brown Texas Huisache. With complete and tight bark, it would be suitable for a fairly deep ~6" diameter bowl in either conventional or natural-edge form.
The blank was cut through the pith and most has been removed. There is a hint of a tight radial crack on the annotated face, but no sign of a matching crack on the end-grain faces. There is also the remains of an old bark crotch imbedded within the wood on one corner (lower left corner, top photo). My 6" circle bowl sketch avoids this, but you could relocate it to include that bark if you like.
I see no other cracks, checks or significant flaws.
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Huisache Lot 35
6" x 8" x 2-1/2"
5-1/4 lbs.
This is another very nice half-log piece of rosy, reddish brown Texas Huisache - the other half of the log that yielded Lot #34 above). With complete and tight bark, it would also be suitable for a nice ~6" diameter bowl in either conventional or natural-edge form.
The blank was cut close to the pith and all of it has been removed. I see absolutely no hints of pith-related cracks. As with Lot #34, the remains of an old barky crotch is imbedded within the wood on one corner (lower right corner, top photo). Again, my 6" circle bowl sketch avoids this, but you could relocate it to include that bark if you like.
I see no other cracks, checks or significant flaws.
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Huisache Lot 36
6-1/2" x 7-1/2" x 3"
5-1/2 lbs.
This is another very nice half-log piece of rosy, reddish brown Texas Huisache. With complete and tight bark, it would be suitable for a fairly deep ~6" diameter bowl in either conventional or natural-edge form.
The blank was cut through the pith and most has been removed. There does appear to be a very tight radial, pith-related crack on one end-grain face (bottom photo) and upper part of the annotated face (top photo). It measures to be an ~1/2" depth into the blank on the end-grain face, and seems like a minor flaw. I would not hesitate to use the blank, reinforcing that "weakness"(?) with thin CA glue as I turned.
There are also two small "twiggy" branches exiting the back of the blank (bottom photo). I am not sure how these will look in the bottom or sides of the finished bowl, but they could be interesting. I see no other cracks, checks or significant flaws.
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Huisache Lot 37
6-1/2" x 7-1/2" x 2"-3"
5-1/2 lbs.
This is another very nice half-log piece of rosy, reddish brown Texas Huisache. The bark is tight and, with the exception of a minor chainsaw "nick" (right side, bottom photo), is complete. It would also be suitable for a fairly deep ~6" diameter bowl in either conventional or natural-edge form.
The blank was cut close to the pith and most has been removed. There is a portion of the pith remaining and a hint of a small, tight radial crack is apparent on one end-grain face (bottom photo, but not really visible). I would not hesitate to use the blank, reinforcing that possible crack(?) with thin CA glue as I turned - if it is indeed present.
There are also three small "twiggy" branches exiting the back of the blank (bottom photo). I am not sure how these will look in the bottom or sides of the finished bowl, but they could be interesting. I see no other cracks, checks or significant flaws.
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Huisache Lot 38
8-1/2" x 10" x 4"
13-1/2 lbs.
This is a very nice, large half-log, crotch piece of rosy, reddish brown Texas Huisache. It would also be suitable for a deep ~8" diameter bowl in either conventional or natural-edge form. There is a clear crotch grain here that I suspect will yield a flame or feather figure at depth, and which would look good in the side or bottom of the finished bowl.
The blank was cut close to the pith and most has been removed. There is a portion of the pith remaining and visible on the end-grain just below the annotated face (top photo). A very thin and tight radial crack is present at this portion of pith, but it is very hard to see. It is really marked by the orange-tinted area crossing the lower half of the face in the top photo. As thin and tight as this feature is, I would not hesitate to reinforce with thin CA glue and turn.
There are two areas of included bark associated with the crotch. They do not look like they will pose any problem for the turning. I see no other cracks, checks or significant flaws.
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Huisache Lot 38 |
$33.00 |
SOLD
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Huisache Lot 39
9" x 11" x 3-1/2 to 3-1/2"
12-1/2 lbs.
This is another very nice half-log piece of rosy, reddish brown Texas Huisache that would be suitable for a fairly deep 8-1/2 to 9" diameter bowl in either conventional or natural-edge form. The blank was cut through the pith and most has been removed. There is a pattern of small, thin, radial, pith-related cracks on the annotated face (top photo) and one end-grain face (bottom photo). On the end-grain face, the visible crack extends ~1/2" depth into the blank and is very tight. These seem to be minor flaws and I would not hesitate reinforce them and turn this blank.
I see no other cracks, checks or significant flaws.
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Huisache Lot 39 |
$30.00 |
SOLD
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Huisache Lot 40
7" x 7-1/2" x 2-1/2"
4-1/2 lbs.
This is a beautiful small crotch piece of rosy, reddish brown Texas Huisache. The crotch grain pattern includes a strong flame or feather figure. With complete and tight bark on the back,, it would be suitable for a very nice 6" diameter bowl in either conventional or natural-edge form.
The blank was cut close to the pith and most has been removed. There a pattern of small, tight radial cracks associated with the pith of the right limb (annotated face, top photo). These are not visible on the end-grain faces and do not appear to extend deeply into the blank. If they are present when the blank is trimmed out, I would simply reinforce them with thin CA glue during turning. There is also an inclusion of crotch bark that will be present on one edge of a full-size (6" diameter) conventional bowl form. This bark appears tight and sound and I would plan on keeping it by application of thin CA glue to reinforce it before (and during) turning. Note, both the included bark and pith-related cracks look as if they would turn off in a natural-edge bowl form.
I see no other cracks, checks or significant flaws.
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Huisache Lot 40 |
$26.00 |
SOLD
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Huisache Lot 41
7" x 7-1/2" x 2" to 2-1/2"
5 lbs.
This is another beautiful small crotch piece of rosy, reddish brown Texas Huisache. The crotch grain pattern includes a strong flame or feather figure. With complete and tight bark on the back,, it would be suitable for a very nice 6" diameter bowl in either conventional or natural-edge form.
The blank was cut close to the pith and most has been removed. I see no cracks, checks or significant flaws.
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Huisache Lot 41 |
$26.0 |
SOLD
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Huisache Lot 42
6" x 6" x 2-1/2"
3-1/2 lbs.
This is another nice, small half-log piece of rosy, reddish brown Texas Huisache. With complete and tight bark, it would be suitable for a 5 to 5-1/2" diameter bowl in either conventional or natural-edge form.
The blank was cut through the pith and most has been removed. There does appear to be a single, very tight radial crack on one end-grain face (end-grain face, top photo) and upper part of the annotated face. It extends ~5/8" into the blank on the end-grain face, and seems like a minor flaw. I would not hesitate to use the blank, reinforcing that "weakness"(?) with thin CA glue as I turned.
I see no other cracks, checks or significant flaws.
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Huisache Lot 43
6" x 6" x 2-1/2"
3-1/4 lbs.
This is another nice, small half-log piece of rosy, reddish brown Texas Huisache. With complete and tight bark, it would be suitable for a 5 to 5-1/2" diameter bowl in either conventional or natural-edge form.
The blank was cut through the pith and most has been removed. That reddish line down the annotated face is the remains of the pith. I see no sign of any pith-related cracks or other significant flaws.
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Huisache Lot 44
6" x 6" x 2-3/4"
3-1/2 lbs.
This is another nice, small half-log piece of rosy, reddish brown Texas Huisache. With complete and tight bark, it would be suitable for a 5 to 5-1/2" diameter bowl in either conventional or natural-edge form.
The blank was cut through the pith and most has been removed. There may be a tiny radial crack in the annotated face but I do not see it in the end-grain faces. I see no sign of any other cracks, checks or significant flaws.
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Huisache Lot 44 |
$12.00 |
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Huisache Lot 45
6" x 6" x 2-1/4"
3-1/4 lbs.
This is another nice, small half-log piece of rosy, reddish brown Texas Huisache. With complete and tight bark, it would also be suitable for a 5 to 5-1/2" diameter bowl in either conventional or natural-edge form.
The blank was cut through the pith and most has been removed. There is a tiny and very tight radial crack in the annotated face that is apparent to a depth of about 1/2" in the end-grain faces. I would not hesitate to use the blank, reinforcing that "weakness"(?) with thin CA glue as I turned. There is also a prominent twig or small branch on one corner (lower right corner, top photo). In a natural-edge bowl, this will turn off; in a conventional bowl, this will make an interesting feature.
I see no sign of any other cracks, checks or significant flaws.
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Huisache Lot 46
6-1/2" x 6-1/2" x 2-1/2"
3-1/2 lbs.
This is another nice, small half-log piece of rosy, reddish brown Texas Huisache. With complete and tight bark, it would also be suitable for a 5 to 5-1/2" diameter bowl in either conventional or natural-edge form.
The blank was cut close to the pith and it has been entirely removed. However, the tail end of a small, tight radial crack is present at one end and visible in the end -grain face (top photo). It is visible to a depth of about ~1" in the end-grain face. I would use this blank for a natural-edge bowl where that small crack would be turned off.
I see no sign of any other cracks, checks or significant flaws.
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Huisache Lot 47
6-1/2" x 6-1/2" x 2-1/4"
3-3/4 lbs.
This is another nice, small half-log piece of rosy, reddish brown Texas Huisache. I damaged the bark with a chainsaw so this piece would be most suitable for a conventional bowl form.
The blank was cut diagonally through the pith and a portion remains deep in the blank. However,
I see no sign of any cracks associated with that deep pith. There is one very small (<1/2") and tight crack at the opposite end (bottom photo). I'd not be concerned with this tiny crack.
I see no other cracks, checks or significant flaws.
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Huisache Lot 48
6" x 7" x 3"
4-1/2 lbs.
This is another nice, small half-log piece of rosy, reddish brown Texas Huisache. With complete and tight bark, it would also be suitable for a 5 to 5-1/2" diameter natural-edge bowl.
The blank was cut close to the pith and a portion remains. There is a thin area of included bark on one corner of the annotated face, and an associated pith-related radial crack. This crack can be traced ~2" deep into the block on that end-grain face. I would use this block for a natural-edge bowl, where the included bark area and most (if not all) of this crack will turn off as the bowl is roughed-out.
I see no sign of any other cracks, checks or significant flaws.
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Huisache Lot 48 |
$12.00 |
SOLD
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Huisache Lot 49
6" x 7" x 3"
4-1/2 lbs.
This is another small half-log piece of rosy, reddish brown Texas Huisache. It is a bit asymmetrical in cross-section and probably would not make a useful conventional bowl. But this shape could make for an interesting natural-edge bowl.
The blank was cut close to the pith and a portion remains. I see no sign of any cracks, checks or significant flaws.
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Huisache Lot 49 |
$10.00 |
SOLD
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Huisache Lot 51
6" x 7-1/2" x 2-1/2"
5-1/4 lbs.
This is an interesting small half-log piece of basically rosy, reddish brown Texas Huisache. With complete and tight bark, it would also be suitable for a 6" diameter bowl - either natural-edge or conventional.
The blank was cut right thru the pith and most was removed. However, there has been some light decay that resulted in a shallow "pith hollow" and some light brown spalt-staining of the pith area (top photo). There is also a zone of small, thin pith-related radial cracks crossing in the center of the annotated face that is not visible in the exposed end-grain faces. I believe that in a conventional bowl form, that zone of small cracks would be removed as the center is hollowed-out. In a natural-edge form, most if not all of those cracks, along with that pith hollow, will be removed as the bottom is shaped. However, I would reinforce and fill any remaining cracks in the resulting tenon.
I see no sign of any other cracks, checks or significant flaws.
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Huisache Lot 52
6" x 6-1/2" x 2-1/2" to 3"
4 lbs.
This is another nice, small half-log piece of rosy, reddish brown Texas Huisache. With complete and tight bark, it would also be suitable for a 6" diameter natural-edge bowl.
The blank was cut close to the pith but all was removed. There is one thin and very tight pith-related radial crack present at one end (upper edge of annotated face, top photo, and end-grain of the bottom photo). The depth of the crack is unclear - it may well stop shy of the side of a conventional bowl. My preference would be to reinforce this crack with CA glue and turn a natural-edge bowl. In this case, I am confident that all of this tight crack will turn off as the bottom of the bowl is roughed-out.
I see no sign of any other cracks, checks or significant flaws.
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Huisache Lot 55
6" x 8-1/4" x 3-1/4"
6 lbs.
This is another nice, small half-log piece of rosy, reddish brown Texas Huisache. With complete and tight bark, it would also be suitable for a 6" diameter natural-edge bowl.
The blank was cut close to the pith but all was removed. There is one short, thin and very tight pith-related radial crack present at the annotated face (upper portion, top photo). It does not extend to either end-grain face. There is also one crack along the right side of the annotated face that is also visible as a shallow crack on the end-grain face (top photo). I believe that this is an along-grain separation or "tear-out" that occurred when I cut the tree down. It is quite shallow but it will reduce the potential depth of a conventional bowl. My preference would be to reinforce both of these cracks with CA glue and turn a natural-edge bowl. In this case, these cracks will turn off as the round bowl bottom is roughed-out.
I see no sign of any other cracks, checks or significant flaws.
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Huisache Lot 57
6" x 6" x 3-1/2"
5-1/4 lbs.
This is a very nice and fairly deep half-log piece of rosy, reddish brown Texas Huisache. It has a bit of asymmetry on one side (right side, top photo) that will reduce the diameter of a conventional bowl, but with the complete and tight bark, it would perfect for a 6" diameter natural-edge bowl.
The blank was cut close to the pith and that pith remains in this half. However, the pith is sound with no signs of pith-related cracking, plus, if it is turned as a NE bowl, the pith will remain only as part of the tenon as the bottom is roughed to round.
I see no sign of any cracks, checks or other significant flaws.
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Huisache Lot 58
6" x 6" x 3"
5-1/4 lbs.
This is another very nice and fairly deep half-log piece of rosy, reddish brown Texas Huisache. With the complete and tight bark on the back, it would be suitable for a 6" diameter bowl, in either conventional or natural-edge form.
The blank was cut close to the pith and a small portion of that pith remains in this half. In general the remaining pith is sound but there is one tiny, tight and very shallow pith crack at the edge of the annotated face (top photo, closest end). There is also a short and thin linear in the end-grain (top photo, left side) that may be a small crack. If so, it is tiny!
I see no sign of any other cracks, checks or other significant flaws.
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Huisache Lot 59
8" x 8" x 2-1/2" to 3"
6 lbs.
This is a very nice half-log crotch blank of rosy, reddish brown Texas Huisache with a nice crotch figure. There is a partially gappy bark inclusion in the crotch which would make it "not so good" for a conventional bowl, but with the complete and tight bark on the back, it would perfect for a 7 to 8" diameter natural-edge bowl. The NE bowl will also display the crotch grain to the best advantage.
The blank was cut close to the pith and a portion of the pith remains in this half. That pith is sound but does have a number of small and thin drying checks that have developed since it was cut. If turned as a NE bowl, the pith and those small checks will remain only as part of the tenon when the bottom is roughed to round.
I see no sign of any other cracks, checks or other significant flaws.
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Huisache Lot 60
6" x 6" x 3"
5-1/4 lbs.
This is another very nice and fairly deep half-log piece of rosy, reddish brown Texas Huisache. With the complete and tight bark on the back, it would be suitable for a 7" to 8" diameter bowl, in either conventional or natural-edge form.
The blank was cut close to the pith and a small portion of that pith remains in this half (closest end, top photo). That pith is sound but there are several tiny, thin and tight cracks (or checks?) in the annotated face (top photo). There is also a single very thin and tight crack or check in the right hand side of the annotated face (top photo, but not really visible). If turned as a NE bowl, the pith and most, if no all, of those small cracks/checks turn off as the bottom is roughed to round. For a conventional bowl form, I would reinforce those cracks/checks with thin CA glue and "turn with minimum concern"!
I see no sign of any other cracks, checks or other significant flaws.
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Huisache Lot 61
8" x 8" x 3" to 3-1/2"
8-1/2 lbs.
This is another very nice half-log crotch blank of rosy, reddish brown Texas Huisache with a nice crotch figure. It is the other half of the log that yielded Lot #59 and it also has partially gappy bark inclusion in the crotch which would make it "not so good" for a conventional bowl. But as with that blank, the complete and tight bark on the back make it perfect for a fairly deep, 7" to 8" diameter natural-edge bowl. That NE bowl form will also display the crotch grain to the best advantage.
The blank was cut close to the pith and portions of the pith remain in this half. The pith appears to be sound but it does include several small and thin drying checks that have developed since it was cut. If turned as a NE bowl, the pith and those small checks will remain only as part of the tenon when the bottom is roughed to round.
I see no sign of any other cracks, checks or other significant flaws.
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Huisache Lot 62
7" x 8" x 3"
6-1/4 lbs.
This is a beautiful half-log crotch blank of rosy, reddish brown Texas Huisache with a very attractive crotch feather figure. It does have a bark inclusion in the crotch (top photo), but it is small and could be reinforced and become a solid part of a conventional bowl. However, that would not make the best exposure of that crotch feather. So, with that complete and tight bark on the backside, I would opt for a 6" to 7" natural-edge bowl form.
This blank was also cut close to the pith and portions of the pith remain in this half. The pith appears to be sound but it does include several very small and tight drying checks that have developed since it was cut. If turned as a NE bowl, the pith and those small checks will remain only as part of the tenon when the bottom is roughed to round.
I see no sign of any other cracks, checks or other significant flaws.
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Huisache Lot 63
6-1/2" x 8" x 3-1/2"
6 lbs.
This is another beautiful half-log crotch blank of rosy, reddish brown Texas Huisache with a very attractive crotch feather figure. It has a tiny, enclosed bark inclusion in the crotch (top photo), but it could be reinforced and become a solid part of a fairly deep conventional bowl. However, that would not make the best exposure of that crotch feather. I would go for a 6" x 3" natural-edge bowl form.
This blank was also cut close to the pith and a portion of the pith remains in this half. The pith appears to be sound but the center of that left-hand limb it does include several very small and tight cracks or drying checks. Again, if turned as a NE bowl, the pith and those small checks will turn off when the bottom is roughed to round.
I see no sign of any other cracks, checks or other significant flaws.
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Huisache Lot 64
5" x 5-3/4" x 2"
2-1/4 lbs.
This is a nice small half-log piece of rosy, reddish brown Texas Huisache. With the complete and tight bark on the back, it would be suitable for a 4 to 4-1/2" diameter bowl, in either conventional or natural-edge form.
The blank was cut right thru the pith and a small portion of that pith remains. That pith is sound but there are several tiny, thin and shallow radial cracks (or checks?) in the annotated face (top photo). If turned as a NE bowl, the pith and most, if no all, of those small cracks/checks turn off as the bottom is roughed to round. For a conventional bowl form, I would reinforce those cracks/checks with thin CA glue and "turn with minimum concern"!
I see no sign of any other cracks, checks or other significant flaws.
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Huisache Lot 65
5" x 5-3/4" x 2"
2-1/4 lbs.
This is another small half-log piece of rosy, reddish brown Texas Huisache. With the complete and tight bark on the back, it would be suitable for a 4 to 4-1/2" diameter bowl, in either conventional or natural-edge form.
The blank was cut right thru the pith and a small portion of that pith remains. That pith appears sound but there are several tiny and thin radial cracks in the annotated face (top photo). At the top end-grain (bottom photo) the crack is not present, but at the lower end (end-grain face, top photo), it does appear to extend an inch or more into the blank. I am not sure how this will affect a turned bowl, but if turned as a NE bowl, the pith and a lot, if no all, of that crack will turn off. I would reinforce the crack with thin CA glue before turning, and then fill any portion that remained (if any) with a nice epoxy or inlace.
I see no sign of any other cracks, checks or other significant flaws.
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Huisache Lot 68
2-1/2" x 2-1/2" x 9"
2-1/2 lbs.
This is another nice end-grain block of Texas Huisache. The colors are the bright rosy/reddish-brown of Huisache heartwood and creamy light brown of Huisache sapwood. This piece was cut from the outer portion of a small log and includes a small strip of bark on one corner. This bark will turn off completely as the block is roughed to round.
The block was also cut from close to the pith of the log and a portion of the pith is present on one corner (lower left corner, bottom photo). There is a short and apparently shallow radial crack associated with that section of pith (note - there is no sign of the crack at depth in the end-grain face of the bottom photo). I see no sign of any other cracks or structural flaws.
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Lot 776 Huisache
10"x 14"x 4-1/2"
15 lbs.
This is an absolutely beautiful crotch piece of reddish Texas Huisache suitable for a deep 10" diameter bowl or hollow-form. It includes a wide, bright and colorful flame figure which extends throughout its length.
The pith has been removed and there is very little evidence of pith-related radial cracks. Two small but open radial drying cracks incise the sapwood and outer heartwood on the end (top photo) and one small but prominent and open radial drying crack also incises the sapwood and outer heartwood just below the cut face on one side (left limb on the middle photo). These cracks do not appear to extend deeply into the blank and should be removed in the initial shaping of a bowl or hollow-form.
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This tall, delicate goblet was recently turned from some of the same Texas Huisache wood listed on this site. Additional examples of Huisache turnings are presented on our companion website Prairie's End Woodshop.
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Huisache Lot HG-1
2-1/2" diameter and 7" length
~1-1/2 lbs.
This is a nice whole-limb blank of Texas Huisache suitable for goblets similar to the example above. The colors are the bright rosy/reddish-brown of Huisache heartwood and creamy light brown of Huisache sapwood.
Obviously, the pith is included and will remain in or close to the center of the bowl and stem during and after turning. Thin, pith-related radial cracks are common and are typically reinforced and filled (if necessary) with CA glue during the final stages of hollowing and shaping. I see no cracks, checks or obvious flaws.
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Huisache Lot HG-2
2-1/2" diameter and 7-1/2" length
~1-1/2 lbs.
This is another nice whole-limb blank of Texas Huisache suitable for goblets similar to the example above. The colors are the bright rosy/reddish-brown of Huisache heartwood and creamy light brown of Huisache sapwood.
Obviously, the pith is included and will remain in or close to the center of the bowl and stem during and after turning. Thin, pith-related radial cracks are common and are typically reinforced and filled (if necessary) with CA glue during the final stages of hollowing and shaping. I see no cracks, checks or obvious flaws.
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Huisache Lot HG-3
2-1/2" diameter and 7" length
~1-1/2 lbs.
This is another nice whole-limb blank of Texas Huisache suitable for goblets similar to the example above. The colors are the bright rosy/reddish-brown of Huisache heartwood and creamy light brown of Huisache sapwood.
Obviously, the pith is included and will remain in or close to the center of the bowl and stem during and after turning. Thin, pith-related radial cracks are common and are typically reinforced and filled (if necessary) with CA glue during the final stages of hollowing and shaping. I do see one thin (hairline?) crack in the lower end of this blank, but no other cracks, checks or obvious flaws.
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Huisache Lot HG-4
2-1/2" diameter and 7" length
~1-1/2 lbs.
This is another nice whole-limb blank of Texas Huisache suitable for goblets similar to the example above. The colors are the bright rosy/reddish-brown of Huisache heartwood and creamy light brown of Huisache sapwood.
Obviously, the pith is included and will remain in or close to the center of the bowl and stem during and after turning. Thin, pith-related radial cracks are common and are typically reinforced and filled (if necessary) with CA glue during the final stages of hollowing and shaping. I do see one thin (hairline?) crack in the top (annotated) end of this blank, but no other cracks, checks or obvious flaws.
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Huisache Lot HG-5
3-1/2" diameter and 6-1/2" length
~3 lbs.
This is a nice whole-limb blank of Texas Huisache suitable for goblets similar to the example above. The colors are the bright rosy/reddish-brown of Huisache heartwood and creamy light brown of Huisache sapwood.
Obviously, the pith is included and will remain in or close to the center of the bowl and stem during and after turning. Thin, pith-related radial cracks are common and are typically reinforced and filled (if necessary) with CA glue during the final stages of hollowing and shaping. There is one thin (hairline?) crack and the remains of a small side "twig" in the lower end of this blank. You should be able to work around these features. I see no other cracks, checks or obvious flaws.
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Huisache Lot HG-6
3-1/2" diameter and 7" length
~3 lbs.
This is another nice whole-limb blank of Texas Huisache suitable for goblets similar to the example above. The colors are the bright rosy/reddish-brown of Huisache heartwood and creamy light brown of Huisache sapwood.
Obviously, the pith is included and will remain in or close to the center of the bowl and stem during and after turning. Thin, pith-related radial cracks are common and are typically reinforced and filled (if necessary) with CA glue during the final stages of hollowing and shaping. There is a single thin (hairline?) crack at each end of this blank. I see no other cracks, checks or obvious flaws.
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Huisache Lot HG-7
3-1/2" diameter and 8" length
~3-1/2 lbs.
This is another nice whole-limb blank of Texas Huisache suitable for goblets similar to the example above. The colors are the bright rosy/reddish-brown of Huisache heartwood and creamy light brown of Huisache sapwood.
Obviously, the pith is included and will remain in or close to the center of the bowl and stem during and after turning. Thin, pith-related radial cracks are common and are typically reinforced and filled (if necessary) with CA glue during the final stages of hollowing and shaping. There appear to be three radiating, thin (hairline?) cracks at the top (annotated) end of this blank. I see no other cracks, checks or obvious flaws.
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Huisache Lot HG-8
3-1/2" diameter and 7" length
~3 lbs.
This is another nice whole-limb blank of Texas Huisache suitable for goblets similar to the example above. The colors are the bright rosy/reddish-brown of Huisache heartwood and creamy light brown of Huisache sapwood.
Obviously, the pith is included and will remain in or close to the center of the bowl and stem during and after turning. Thin, pith-related radial cracks are common and are typically reinforced and filled (if necessary) with CA glue during the final stages of hollowing and shaping. There appear to be two radiating, thin (hairline?) cracks at the top (annotated) end of this blank. I see no other cracks, checks or obvious flaws.
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Huisache Lot 69
4-1/2" diameter and 8-1/2" length
6-1/2 lbs.
This is another nice whole-limb blank of Texas Huisache suitable for goblets similar to the example above, or an end-grain vase. The colors are the bright rosy/reddish-brown of Huisache heartwood and creamy light brown of Huisache sapwood.
Obviously, the pith is included and will remain in or close to the center during and after turning. Thin, pith-related radial cracks are common and are typically reinforced and filled (if necessary) with CA glue during the final stages of hollowing and shaping. There appear to be three radiating, thin (hairline?) cracks at the top (annotated) end of this blank. I see no other cracks, checks or obvious flaws.
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Huisache Lot 70
5" diameter and 8-3/4" length
7-1/2 lbs.
This is another nice whole-limb blank of Texas Huisache suitable for goblets similar to the example above, or an end-grain vase. The colors are the bright rosy/reddish-brown of Huisache heartwood and creamy light brown of Huisache sapwood.
Obviously, the pith is included and will remain in or close to the center during and after turning. Thin, pith-related radial cracks are common and are typically reinforced and filled (if necessary) with CA glue during the final stages of hollowing and shaping. There appear to be four radiating, thin (hairline?) cracks at the top (annotated) end of this blank. I see no other cracks, checks or obvious flaws.
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Listing last updated 10 February 2010
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