alamocdc
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Okay, so I got this freebie half blank and finally decided to use it. Freebie because it was split down the middle. Being the frugal individual I am, I ran thick CA in to the spilt on both sides and clamped it up. I figured, "Hey, it's already cracked so it shouldn't crack any more." Wrong!!! The blank went from being one piece to 4 pieces before I got the drill bit out the bottom. Still had about a half inch to go. After a few explitives, I glued it back together and let it sit for another two days. Finished drilling it and glued the tube in. Turned it the next day. Dipped lacquer finish. Yes, you can see most of the cracks where it came apart, but I think it still looks pretty good. If this one sells, it will sell out of my pocket. Oh, the hardware is Gold TN.