Travis Fry
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Just finished this one last night. Several firsts for me. First Euro, first 7mm pen, first time using Rhino plastic, first tenon, first pen with my wife's participation. She wants to learn to do this, and I'm thrilled to share another common activity with her (until we have to fight over the lathe, but that hasn't happened yet). Let me know what y'all think. Blank is Marinara Sauce Rhino plastic, chrome components from Beartoothwoods.
So, reflections:
-I don't think that Rhino plastic turns any differently than any other acrylic, except that it might be more prone to chipping if you get agressive with your chisel. No worries there.
-I can't do a 2 barrel Euro with my mandrel. It isn't long enough, and I ended up with the tailstock ended piece out of round. One at a time from now on.
-I can't wait for my drive center to arrive so I can TBC. Makes more sense to me.
So, reflections:
-I don't think that Rhino plastic turns any differently than any other acrylic, except that it might be more prone to chipping if you get agressive with your chisel. No worries there.
-I can't do a 2 barrel Euro with my mandrel. It isn't long enough, and I ended up with the tailstock ended piece out of round. One at a time from now on.
-I can't wait for my drive center to arrive so I can TBC. Makes more sense to me.