Sanding Celluloids / Resins

[JCooper]

I just started turning celluloids/resins. I understand the potential dangers of wood dust....but does the same apply to celluloids/resins if you use water on your sandpaper when sanding? Thanks, Coop

 

[vick]

I am not positive on the answer but I would say yes. Any fine dust is probably very bad for your respitory system. Wet sanding should eliminate most of the air borne dust but I think it is better to be safe than sorry.

 

[jthompson1995]

Check out Yoyospins video tutorials, he wet sands to 600 then buffs with tripoli and white diamongd wheels. I've tried the buffing wheels (even though I dry-sanded) and have had great results with less work.

 

[Skye]

Yeah, he makes me sick with the vid. I need an extra lathe!

 

[Joe Melton]

If you use water, be sure to protect the ways of your lathe as water dripped on them will rust them very quickly.
Joe