I have turned several acrylic blanks lately for the Sierra pen and once I get the blank turned to the desired size, they have bubbles in them which cannot be seen in the blank prior to turning.
In preparation for turning, I clean the brass tubes thoroughly with denatured alcohol, mix the epoxy and apply it to the inside of the blank and then to the outside of the brass tube. I then insert it into the acrylic blank using a twisting motion as I am inserting it. I typically then let them cure for 24 hours.
Am I missing something? Has anyone else had this problem? Solution?
Thanks!
In preparation for turning, I clean the brass tubes thoroughly with denatured alcohol, mix the epoxy and apply it to the inside of the blank and then to the outside of the brass tube. I then insert it into the acrylic blank using a twisting motion as I am inserting it. I typically then let them cure for 24 hours.
Am I missing something? Has anyone else had this problem? Solution?
Thanks!