AndyM
Member
Hey all.
I am fairly new here, so 1st off: A big hello.
I have been turning for about 6 months, and finally got around to pens. I love the wood aspect, haven't tired acrylic yet but some on order, but I have been playing arund with soapstone.
My question to you all is this:
I can cut, drill and mount the stone very easily, but it keeps cracking at the ends. Is this due to pressure being applied by the mandrel? If so, how can I combat this? I have been advised that I should wet the stone, see if the water seeps in anywhere then coat with CA glue. But I am not convinced that CA would hold.
I had managed to get 1 pen turned and put together (attached photo) but noticed after the ends of the stone had chipped. I imagine this is from the pressure of putting together? Again, same question: any way to combat this?
I love the effect the stone brings, and am determind to figure this out, but any helpful advice more than welcome..
Many thanks
Andy
I am fairly new here, so 1st off: A big hello.
I have been turning for about 6 months, and finally got around to pens. I love the wood aspect, haven't tired acrylic yet but some on order, but I have been playing arund with soapstone.
My question to you all is this:
I can cut, drill and mount the stone very easily, but it keeps cracking at the ends. Is this due to pressure being applied by the mandrel? If so, how can I combat this? I have been advised that I should wet the stone, see if the water seeps in anywhere then coat with CA glue. But I am not convinced that CA would hold.
I had managed to get 1 pen turned and put together (attached photo) but noticed after the ends of the stone had chipped. I imagine this is from the pressure of putting together? Again, same question: any way to combat this?
I love the effect the stone brings, and am determind to figure this out, but any helpful advice more than welcome..
Many thanks
Andy