info for making
OK:: John and I each have a way to do cones.
John uses a mixture of acetone and Plexiglas, he dissolves the Plexiglas in the Acetone then soaks the cones in it for a week or two then lets it air dry for a week or so before cutting. after cutting it is still wet and needs to air dry for a day or two.
I use thin CA and soak the cone in it from the outside, then I reapply after each cut to both pieces (the slice and the rest of the cone). Both ways will work, mine is faster his is real stable.
1. I built a sled for the band saw to make a 1/4" slice.
2. Make sure the cone is as flat as it can be on the sled, I use an 1/8" scroll saw blade which has very little drag.
3. Use the base of the cone to keep it straight for the first cut then the fence will do it for you for the rest of the cuts.
4. After making your cuts either let dry or use CA to stabilize.
5. Sand until flat and smooth.
6. you can keep the nuts (some may fall out, reinsert and glue) or pry them out and fill with something, I used some turquoise that John gave me.
7. Finish as desired (spray or dip) and decorate. :biggrin:
