leehljp
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In reading a few recent threads, including this one: https://www.penturners.org/threads/acrylic-blanks-shattering-when-turning.167918/#post-2102048
. . . It occurred to me that there may be more to arriving at a good end-result than we may identifying.
As we have problems with particular blanks, questions are asked and often a different tool is suggested. Most of the time the problem is solved. But I wonder if the problem is solved solely by the new tool, or from a different attitude and change in approach? For me, I go for the "feel" and approach delicate blanks with trepidation along with extreme sensitivity to tactile feedback from my tool of choice, and am ready to withdraw the tool in an "instant".
With most people (IMHO) after a few blowouts or problems, when they have not had them previously had the problem - not only does a new or different tool choice take place, but a bit of trepidation and adjustment in turning feed takes place along - with an increased consciousness of "tool feel" feedback.
How much of the success is from a new tool, and how much is from the adjustment in our own personal approach (i.e. learning / learned experience) from that issue?
IF it is the experience, the old tool can still be used, and more effectively as a result; But sometimes it is the tool, but more than likely it is a combination of both.
Do any of you analyze your procedure like I do? Just curious!
. . . It occurred to me that there may be more to arriving at a good end-result than we may identifying.
As we have problems with particular blanks, questions are asked and often a different tool is suggested. Most of the time the problem is solved. But I wonder if the problem is solved solely by the new tool, or from a different attitude and change in approach? For me, I go for the "feel" and approach delicate blanks with trepidation along with extreme sensitivity to tactile feedback from my tool of choice, and am ready to withdraw the tool in an "instant".
With most people (IMHO) after a few blowouts or problems, when they have not had them previously had the problem - not only does a new or different tool choice take place, but a bit of trepidation and adjustment in turning feed takes place along - with an increased consciousness of "tool feel" feedback.
How much of the success is from a new tool, and how much is from the adjustment in our own personal approach (i.e. learning / learned experience) from that issue?
IF it is the experience, the old tool can still be used, and more effectively as a result; But sometimes it is the tool, but more than likely it is a combination of both.
Do any of you analyze your procedure like I do? Just curious!