ed4copies
Local Chapter Manager
Those who attended the Midwest Penturners Gathering saw some of these blanks. I admonished one and all that they are NOT "turner-friendly" but a few daring souls bought them anyhow (at $5 a pop, its a little risky). So, just thought I would turn a couple last night to reassure myself that they CAN be made into pens, successfully.
Don't drill all the way through, cut off the ends, Face the ends carefully - sharp mill, not a lot of pressure - Turn with sharp tools - I actually did accomplish "shavings". And, careful at the ends, roll your skew.
THERE!! PIECE OF CAKE!!!!
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