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Todd in PA

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A tenant moved out of one of the properties I manage and left a broken chair on the curb. I took home some pieces for practice spindles.
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When I cut it open it looked interesting. I assume it's maple.

Is it maple?

I decided to make a trim line out of the tapered cutoffs. It was a hair short, do I glued on some kingswood scrap and a little aluminum spacer.

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You'll notice that I cracked the tip inserting it. 3rd time in a row. 😣 The tube is clean, but these trimlines seem to get crooked even when I try to be careful. I usually put it in a little way, spinning it a little between each press. I'm also learning TBC and still getting a bit of flare on the tube, which I guess makes the wood that much thinner at the edge.
 

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CjG78

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Looks great! Did you ream the tubes? I have a chainsaw file and file every tube. I'd rather a loose fit and use some thick ca sparingly than have this problem. I know all too well
 

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looks good from here ! Definitely check ends of tubes for burrs etc before inserting. Someone on here uses a wire brush to clean em all up and scuff at the same time before inserting. I have had issues when using CA to secure loose nibs ( OK I messed up and needed to extract it and the CA made this a whole new challenge)
 
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KenB259

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Since I use epoxy to glue in my tubes, I have a little extra time, I always swab the inside of the tube with a Q-tip, in case a little glue gets in there. Easier to get out than after it hardens. I also use a harbor freight reamer before assembly
 
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