Have only turned easy stuff...pink ivory, cocobolo and bocote. Bought some 'spensive burl blanks that are stabilized and look to be covered in some kind of crusty stuff. What do I need to know/do to turn stabilized blanks. Have searched but want to make sure I have all the bases covered. The wood looks to be absolutely beautiful under the coating. Its not just the money thing...I would be unhappy to mess up such beautiful material.