Turned first acrylic item - a whistle keychain - I think I'm hooked on acrylic:smile:
suefox51 Member Joined Jun 6, 2012 Messages 237 Location Satellite Beach, Florida 32937 Apr 2, 2015 #1 Turned first acrylic item - a whistle keychain - I think I'm hooked on acrylic Attachments IMG_0087.JPG 71.9 KB · Views: 210
S Super Dave Member Joined May 4, 2009 Messages 867 Location Cape Coral FL Apr 2, 2015 #2 Looks good, it's a little more challenging then wood. Dave
suefox51 Member Joined Jun 6, 2012 Messages 237 Location Satellite Beach, Florida 32937 Apr 2, 2015 #3 Quite an acrid smell too! Glad I have a mask and a garage door that opens!
S Super Dave Member Joined May 4, 2009 Messages 867 Location Cape Coral FL Apr 2, 2015 #4 You will find that varies, it depends what type of resin is used. Some can be more chippy then others. Keep your tools " super sharp" Have fun... Dave
You will find that varies, it depends what type of resin is used. Some can be more chippy then others. Keep your tools " super sharp" Have fun... Dave
Charlie_W Member Joined Nov 16, 2011 Messages 5,918 Location Sterling, VA USA Apr 2, 2015 #5 Nice job on it! Acrylics have so many color variations that there is something for everyone! Post some pics when you turn more!
Nice job on it! Acrylics have so many color variations that there is something for everyone! Post some pics when you turn more!
jttheclockman Member Joined Feb 22, 2005 Messages 19,151 Location NJ, USA. Apr 2, 2015 #6 See you can do it. Sometimes it just a matter of throwing a blank on the lathe and whittling away. You learn as you go. You will find that being more colorful that acrylics are better sales. At least they are for me. Good luck.
See you can do it. Sometimes it just a matter of throwing a blank on the lathe and whittling away. You learn as you go. You will find that being more colorful that acrylics are better sales. At least they are for me. Good luck.
WriteON Member Joined Aug 21, 2013 Messages 3,319 Location Florida & Pa Apr 2, 2015 #7 Looking good....and festive.
magpens Member Joined Feb 2, 2011 Messages 15,911 Location Canada Apr 2, 2015 #8 Sue, where did you get the kit to make this ? Thanks.
suefox51 Member Joined Jun 6, 2012 Messages 237 Location Satellite Beach, Florida 32937 Apr 2, 2015 #9 Let me check my orders and I'll let you know where I got the kits.
suefox51 Member Joined Jun 6, 2012 Messages 237 Location Satellite Beach, Florida 32937 Apr 2, 2015 #10 Got it at Penn State Penn State Industries: Product Search