Clapiana- Don't know how it cracked. It was not dropped.
gbpens- It is satin chrome
Thanks guys
two ways that i can think of that may have caused the crack. Pressing the components together too tight can cause that, especially in the area where it is apparent. and it could have also been from curing too fast(if that was the case.) I try to inspect all of my blanks under a lamp with direct light, because any imperfection will show up as a bright spot.(air being the "spot") While most "spots are not typically visible once turned down, depending on the several variables, that is one easy way to see them before any turning is done.
.....while im sure this is common sense, after you saturate it with thin CA, dont forget to sand a polish with MM to 12000 before you re-assemble the parts.:biggrin: