Hi Folks:
My first two Amboyna pens (total of 4 barrels) turned fine.
However, I have blown 3 barrels since then..always the upper barrel of the Jr Gent or Baron. This happens as I approach the bushings. I do use very sharp skews (sharpening at least twice per barrel), very thin shearing cuts, and I do coat thin CA (no accelerator) at least 3 to 4 times during various stages of turning.
Is Amboyna burl known to do this? I may have just been lucky the first two times. Or I may not know what the heck I am doing!
My first two Amboyna pens (total of 4 barrels) turned fine.
However, I have blown 3 barrels since then..always the upper barrel of the Jr Gent or Baron. This happens as I approach the bushings. I do use very sharp skews (sharpening at least twice per barrel), very thin shearing cuts, and I do coat thin CA (no accelerator) at least 3 to 4 times during various stages of turning.
Is Amboyna burl known to do this? I may have just been lucky the first two times. Or I may not know what the heck I am doing!