separating barrel from bushing

[Harris]

We all know that after ca finish the problem is separating the barrel from the bushing. Has anyone used a wire between while still spinning? Do you see any problem with doing this?

Harris

 

[rjwolfe3]

Try it, it might just work. For me every time I try to separate the bushing, I end up chipping the end of the blank no matter what method I try. That is why I switched over to no bushing finishing.

 

[DozerMite]

I found the best way to avoid getting the blank stuck to the bushings, is to put a light coat of oil or wax on the bushing before finishing with the CA.

 

[JimMc7]

Try it, it might just work. For me every time I try to separate the bushing, I end up chipping the end of the blank no matter what method I try. That is why I switched over to no bushing finishing.

Ditto re problems separating bushings....you can also buy these Eliminator bushings from John at penturnersproducts. You'll still likely need a method for removing CA from tube ends -- I use 120G PSA discs cut into small squares for mine.

Eliminator bushings:

My setup for sanding CA off blank ends (mandrel rod with pen mill sleeve in collet chuck -- Jacob's chuck in tailstock should also work):