RonInSpringTX
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ok just a question. Tonight I started turning some purple/black swirl "aquabright plastic" blanks from PSI for a cigar pen. It was listed on the last blanks page of the newest PSI catalog, but it is labeled different than the other "acrylester" or "mica/crushed pearl", or other acrylics & stuff. I noticed drilling the blanks & when I started turning them (about 2000 rpm w/gouge then with skew once rounded a little slower) anyway, I noticed the material works quite different. My wife thought I was melting part of the blank, but I assured her, the speed and the sharpness of my tools, no way!! I showed her the way the blank came from PSI, 2 sides very shiny & the 2 opposite sides dull. (kinda same way they looked after I took them down a little bit) I don't turn for minutes on end and I let piece/tools cool. (not that they feel even warm!) Do I stay with my same plan as with acrylics?? These really do feel more "rubbery" than the acrylic. What ya thinking?? Thanks in advance for your opinions & expertise!!
Ronnie
Ronnie