Two cigar pens turned out of two different types of Soapstone. Works easily with standard tools but a respirator is a must. When pressing together I use the mandrel bushings to prevent chip out at the ends and if the parts fit too tight you can split it but I usually sand down the parts a bit and then press in with a drop of CA and let it all sit a day or two before screwing in the mechanism so the glue vapors don't lock up the mechanism.