Hey there,
any tips on how to work with naturally uneven pieces such as mammoth (as applications,ferrules etc.)
How do you get them chucked up to square off the surface in order to glue them to the stem or stummel?
Do you epoxy them to something round or square?
Any hints appreciated! Thanks!
Working with ivory/mammoth
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Re: Working with ivory/mammoth
Four jaw chucks are your friend. 
UFOs must be real. There's no other explanation for cats.
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Re: Working with ivory/mammoth
Well, that works for geometrical (square and round) shapes. Do you saw the crooked ivory pieces into perfect squares first??? 
Re: Working with ivory/mammoth
Sand a flat area, then glue it to a piece of scrap in your lathe chuck. You can now turn it or drill it (gently) as needed.
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Re: Working with ivory/mammoth
Thanks Chris. Worked like a charm!