MichaelTS
Member
Hi All,
I've picked up a couple of Gemstone blanks (azurite and chilean lapis) to turn my wife and I a couple of pens. I've not decided yet if I'm going to use a Baron for them, but that's likely.
My question is this. Reading the recommendations and advice indicates that this stuff is quite brittle and prone to fracturing when turning (as I would expect). Instead of turning it to the final dimension, can I get it close and then use a file, much like you would when fitting a brass plumbing piece as a Ferrule?
I've several quality files and I was thinking that this method might be lower risk and increase the chances of success. I figured the blank was a gamble on my ability to turn it - but I like a challenge
Just working on increasing my odds, ya know?
TIA for assistance.
michael
I've picked up a couple of Gemstone blanks (azurite and chilean lapis) to turn my wife and I a couple of pens. I've not decided yet if I'm going to use a Baron for them, but that's likely.
My question is this. Reading the recommendations and advice indicates that this stuff is quite brittle and prone to fracturing when turning (as I would expect). Instead of turning it to the final dimension, can I get it close and then use a file, much like you would when fitting a brass plumbing piece as a Ferrule?
I've several quality files and I was thinking that this method might be lower risk and increase the chances of success. I figured the blank was a gamble on my ability to turn it - but I like a challenge
Just working on increasing my odds, ya know?
TIA for assistance.
michael
