( Woodturningz ) Simstone

[Silverado]

( Woodturningz )Simstone

Has Anyone used the new Simstone from Woodturningz??

If so how does it compare to Tru-stone?

Thanks,
Tim

 

[TonyL]

Too early to tell, but I bought two from another respected supplier (white, veined marble) and loved the looks of it. I had difficulty turning it despite using some very sharp skews. I wound-up blowing the one of the barrels. I found that I had to apply too much pressure which surprised me given how sharp my skews were.

I still have the other blank and a very nicely finish upper barrel of a cigar pen.

At this point, I would not blame the blank.

It did finish very nicely though. Perhaps, carbide would have been a better choice...I don't know. I hope this helps.

 

[ed4copies]

This might help:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyZchqvy3x0

May not be exactly the same product, but it is close.

 

[CREID]

Too early to tell, but I bought two from another respected supplier (white, veined marble) and loved the looks of it. I had difficulty turning it despite using some very sharp skews. I wound-up blowing the one of the barrels. I found that I had to apply too much pressure which surprised me given how sharp my skews were.

I still have the other blank and a very nicely finish upper barrel of a cigar pen.

At this point, I would not blame the blank.

It did finish very nicely though. Perhaps, carbide would have been a better choice...I don't know. I hope this helps.

Sounds like it's time for a tutone cigar pen. Maybe Tommy would like it.

Curt

 

[TonyL]

Yes Ed. That was it. I watched the video but did not account for the density nor reduce my expectation to tuning it down to size quickly. Had I remembered what I learned from the video, I would have two nicely finished barrels .

It's a very nice material and finishes beautifully.

 

[Silverado]

Thanks Tony and Ed for your replies.

 

[TonyL]

I may try that second one tonight!

 

[endacoz]

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