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Hi everyone,
What is everyones favorite tool for turning plastic blanks? (Home Brew, acrylic etc)
Thanks,
Steve
What is everyones favorite tool for turning plastic blanks? (Home Brew, acrylic etc)
Thanks,
Steve
Originally posted by Jim in Oakville
<br />This is a great question. 7 years ago when I started making pens I used a roughing gouge and a 3/8 spindle gouge.
In the last 2-3 years I have completely gone to a skew only
I have 5 skews now, I like a ½†and a ¾†that are rounded on the shaft for ease of movement on the tool rest. I have several grinds, from radiused to straight. I know I still have some catches now and then, but the quality of the surface from a skew makes my finishing process much easier, on any material.
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Originally posted by Fangar
<br />The tool is not at all as important as your outfit while turning. I go full on frock at all times. Winter is a little rough, but hey... making pens is manly business.
Fangar
Originally posted by Fangar
<br />The tool is not at all as important as your outfit while turning. I go full on frock at all times. Winter is a little rough, but hey... making pens is manly business.
Fangar
Originally posted by ed4copies
<br />Cav is obviously right, it only tears out if you touch it with the tool.
(Actually, he is right, but I couldn't pass this one up!)
I turn all plastics at top speed of the lathe I am on, about 4000 on the Jet mini and about 2500 on the bigger Delta.