miket in stl
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I seem to be having issues with trying to make the wood pen barrels without having defects at the ends. My current process is:
I use an end mill to square the ends before I turn the blank. I finish the tubes with CA glue, about 6 coats of med. I am using the delrin bushings, with mixed results. I score the finish with a knife before I seperate the tube from the delrin bushings. After the CA glue dries overnight I use the end mile to clean up the ends. Then I sand, starting at 600 wet/dry thru all grits of micro mesh.
Some tubes come out great, while others have defects in the finish at the edge. Any additional ideas? Sorry I can't post any pics. I am currently out of town on work and the pens are at home.
Mike
I use an end mill to square the ends before I turn the blank. I finish the tubes with CA glue, about 6 coats of med. I am using the delrin bushings, with mixed results. I score the finish with a knife before I seperate the tube from the delrin bushings. After the CA glue dries overnight I use the end mile to clean up the ends. Then I sand, starting at 600 wet/dry thru all grits of micro mesh.
Some tubes come out great, while others have defects in the finish at the edge. Any additional ideas? Sorry I can't post any pics. I am currently out of town on work and the pens are at home.
Mike
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