Mike_in_CA
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I'm new, this is my first post. I should've realized there'd be a forum devoted to pen turning. I looked back a little to see if this question had recently been addressed, but didn't see it.
I've turned about 30 to 35 pens and recently I've had some bad luck, or poor technique. Just before final turning, some blanks are blowing out. The piece comes off and I can clearly see the tube. I thought I was succesful changing from CA to Polyurithane. I've glued up blanks both wet and dry. I insert the sanded tube from both ends to make sure the glue is distributed. Although I'm never confident that when the tube is shoved to the other end of the blank, the glue has rubbed off? What should I check, or change in my proceedure?
It's probably old question to many experienced turners. Any comments and ideas are welcomed.
Thanks,
I've turned about 30 to 35 pens and recently I've had some bad luck, or poor technique. Just before final turning, some blanks are blowing out. The piece comes off and I can clearly see the tube. I thought I was succesful changing from CA to Polyurithane. I've glued up blanks both wet and dry. I insert the sanded tube from both ends to make sure the glue is distributed. Although I'm never confident that when the tube is shoved to the other end of the blank, the glue has rubbed off? What should I check, or change in my proceedure?
It's probably old question to many experienced turners. Any comments and ideas are welcomed.
Thanks,