A burl pen - some advice?

Hi all...



I've acquired a piece of red gum burl that want to use for some pens.



I know red gum is somewhat difficult to turn and I expect that this stuff will simply shatter as soon as a come near it with a gouge...



Any thoughts on how to stabilise/fill it?



Thanks,



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