Best Coffee Bean Blanks

[Chaz]

I'd like some opinions on Coffee Bean pen blanks.
I'm looking for a best-in-class product. My partner got one at Rockler, and it was difficult to work with and finish. Beans would pop out and require filling. I made a crochet hook kit using the blank for the New York Sheep and Wool Festival in Rhinebeck the first person to look at it, purchased it. My clientele drinks a lot of coffee.

I'm gonna need more, but like I said, I want a better quality blank, if possible. I like to work with indie makers.
Any recommendations on sources would be appreciated, as would tips on how to work with these blanks.

MTIA

 

[MRDucks2]

I have had good luck with the blanks from wwww.WoodTurningz.com and they do make their own.

 

[JohnU]

These type of blanks can be difficult no matter where you get them. I'm sure some are a little better than others based on how hot they mix their resin but to help with turning them, I would suggest coating them with thin CA every once in a while during turning. This will help hold pieces in so they don't pop out at you. A good CA for this is the red label Ultra Thin GluBoost. It will wick in deeper than any thin Ca. Good luck!

 

[ed4copies]

Cherry pits are the same concept, you may want to watch these youtubes:
Me making pen:

JohnU making bottlestopper: