D dentil Member Joined Nov 24, 2012 Messages 4 Location Boston Dec 9, 2012 #1 I'm turning an acrylic blank and I noticed there are "deep, but small divots" in the blank. I was wondering if anyone had a simple tip about how to fill them with some sort of clear material so they are invisible. Thanks so much for your help!
I'm turning an acrylic blank and I noticed there are "deep, but small divots" in the blank. I was wondering if anyone had a simple tip about how to fill them with some sort of clear material so they are invisible. Thanks so much for your help!
C corian king Member Joined Dec 14, 2009 Messages 1,644 Location chesapeake va Dec 9, 2012 #2 I think most people just fill them with some ca glue.It works pretty good.
markspens Member Joined Jan 31, 2012 Messages 79 Location Springfield, Va Dec 9, 2012 #3 Yup, I use ca as well.
john l graham Member Joined Aug 25, 2008 Messages 77 Location Molokai, Hawaii Dec 10, 2012 #4 I use CA glue. Make sure you get the hole cleaned out good and fill the hole using CA and a sharp point, like a safety pen tip. Good luck!
I use CA glue. Make sure you get the hole cleaned out good and fill the hole using CA and a sharp point, like a safety pen tip. Good luck!
G ghostrider Member Joined Feb 3, 2011 Messages 952 Location Grand Rapids, Michigan Dec 10, 2012 #5 I use CA Glue also. Dental pick to clean out the white stuff, then some CA and maybe even some color. Also have done this with wood and Pearl Ex.
I use CA Glue also. Dental pick to clean out the white stuff, then some CA and maybe even some color. Also have done this with wood and Pearl Ex.
D dentil Member Joined Nov 24, 2012 Messages 4 Location Boston Dec 10, 2012 #6 Thanks everyone! I'll give CA glue a try....thought that woudl work but it's nice to hear from people who know!
Thanks everyone! I'll give CA glue a try....thought that woudl work but it's nice to hear from people who know!