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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!

Four jaw chucks are your friend.

Well, that works for geometrical (square and round) shapes. Do you saw the crooked ivory pieces into perfect squares first???

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.

Thanks Chris. Worked like a charm!

Glad I could help.