Hi Guys, I have just got a load of PR blanks that Dawn ( PR Princess ) custom made for me.
I have tried to search for the answer, but gave up after 25mins looking.
They cut like butter on the bandsaw and drilled like a dream.
But....
No matter how I try, there is always chips or chatter when I cut.
I tried it first on my wood lathe at warp speed using a small gouge, then a small scraper. Both are pretty sharp. I can't use a skew [:I]
Then I tried on my metal lathe at about 1000rev and using a tungsten cutter. No better.
Is there a technique that I should use that is different fron turning acrylics?
Normally I would just go for it, but I've spent hours on this blank and I really don't want to ruin it
Thanks Guys ( and Gals of course )
I have tried to search for the answer, but gave up after 25mins looking.
They cut like butter on the bandsaw and drilled like a dream.
But....
No matter how I try, there is always chips or chatter when I cut.
I tried it first on my wood lathe at warp speed using a small gouge, then a small scraper. Both are pretty sharp. I can't use a skew [:I]
Then I tried on my metal lathe at about 1000rev and using a tungsten cutter. No better.
Is there a technique that I should use that is different fron turning acrylics?
Normally I would just go for it, but I've spent hours on this blank and I really don't want to ruin it
Thanks Guys ( and Gals of course )