rjwolfe3
Member
Ok I have searched the forums and the library first. (So please don't flame me for asking)
What are the tricks to working with bamboo? I have a lot of it and I'm having a really hard time with it chipping out on me. I am using scary sharp tools and finding myself sharpening them 5-6 times while turning. I'm also getting bad chip out when drilling with a brand new bit, going slow and clearing often. My last two pen blanks, I got really close to done when a chunk came out of both right next to the brass tube. Can anyone give me your tips and pointers?
Thanks for suggestions (not flaming)
What are the tricks to working with bamboo? I have a lot of it and I'm having a really hard time with it chipping out on me. I am using scary sharp tools and finding myself sharpening them 5-6 times while turning. I'm also getting bad chip out when drilling with a brand new bit, going slow and clearing often. My last two pen blanks, I got really close to done when a chunk came out of both right next to the brass tube. Can anyone give me your tips and pointers?
Thanks for suggestions (not flaming)