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Generally, the blank isn't blowing out at the end, the whole thing is splitting along its length. Mostly on spalted timber, which could be a contributing factor.

I did try wrapping one piece in duct tape which worked ok, although I managed to take a chunk of it off the tube while turning!

[QUOTE="Gizmo3k, post: 115132, member: 621"] Generally, the blank isn't blowing out at the end, the whole thing is splitting along its length. Mostly on spalted timber, which could be a contributing factor. I did try wrapping one piece in duct tape which worked ok, although I managed to take a chunk of it off the tube while turning! [/QUOTE]

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