If i soak these in a poly/mineral spirits mixture for several days will it soak up and help stabilize these blanks or is there a better fix. Pretty blanks, but I don't think I can turn and sand them the way they are.
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Corey
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Hey Corey. Mix some white glue and water in a 50-50 mixture. Soak them overnight and then let them dry. The water helps the glue soak in deeper than normal and stablizes the wood. I did this on some spalted maple and it works great. Turns nice also.
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on pen blanks it also helps to soak in if you predrill them to provide more and deeper penetration
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