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Thuya problem, what to do

Bammer

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Got a Thuya Burr blank the other day, but I found a problem after I drilled one piece, there is something in the wood, not sure what it is but it picks out as you can see

1, What is it ?

2, What can I do if anything to still use the blank, lovely bit of wood ....

thuya2.jpgthuya1.jpg

Cheers

Brad
 
Penpal

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Brad start again with another blank mate timber is like that cover that up it could pop out later twice as bad result this stage a blank.

Peter.
 
Doug

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You've a few options but I'd be tempted to run some thin CA into the void then fill it with a mixture of CA & aluminium or brass dust depending on your choice of kit.:nooidea:
 
Jim

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Thuya is renowned for break outs Brad, i drill on the lathe with the blank at least 10mm longer than i need for this very reason .. Also make sure that you use very sharp tools when turning it as the same can happen then also ..

Use CA on the void before drilling ..
 
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I've used epoxy with a bit of black dye Brad and it came out fine - give it a wipe of meths before the CA coat if you want to avoid the clouds
 
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Send it back to where you bought it.
I have seen this blank and it looks to me like it was filled with brummer the seller knew what he had and what he was flogging to you Brad.
Don't be conned init?
 
Bammer

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Update, spoke to and sent pics to the supplier

Let him no when I order something else and he'll replace the Thuya Blank ... :thumbs:

Good customer service I think :thumbs:
 
Bammer

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Forgot to update this ...

Ordered a few more bit's and as the man said, they replaced to Thuya Burr blank ................ with 5 Thuya Burr blanks

Now that deserves and big thank you I think, Excellent customer service.

Exotic Hardwoods Uk Ltd | Pen Blanks

Mans name is Kirk, wel done I say

Cheers

Brad
 
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