Oak is hard to turn on a small scale, because of the open grain (hard/soft as you called it) Very sharp tools are key, little bites too. If you are determined to turn this into pens, soak it in CA glue (SuperGlue) and let it dry.
I have had this problem with spalted stock and various open grain materials. For pen turning I use "shop rolls" of different grit sandpaper. I get it close with the tools and finish shaping with 1" wide strips of the sandpaper.
Hope that helps, I am sure some of the other (better :laughing
turners have some tips too.
I have had this problem with spalted stock and various open grain materials. For pen turning I use "shop rolls" of different grit sandpaper. I get it close with the tools and finish shaping with 1" wide strips of the sandpaper.
Hope that helps, I am sure some of the other (better :laughing