Turning Acrylics Question

[Lee58]

I do not have a lot of experience turning acrylics and have a question, I recently pick up a kit that requires the full length of a blank it has a hole drilled in one end only no tube or bushings are required. The directions state to turn between centers my questions is how can I accomplish that with out the blank slipping or cracking because of too much pressure? Any advise would be of great help. Thanks in advance!

 

[1080Wayne]

Not familiar with a kit with those requirements , if I understand you correctly . Someone may be able to help if you specify the kit .

 

[plano_harry]

I am with Wayne - what is the kit? If it is a closed end, you could use a pin check

 

[Joe S.]

I turn between centers all the time, without bushings. It works fine as long as you just snug it up, don't crank it in. Start too loose, and work your way to "just right" slowly, tightening just a little each time. Easy pressure on the blank because of the no tube part.
What is this kit called?

 

[Lee58]

I am sorry it is not a pen kit it is a peeler my wife picked it up at Wood Craft I didn't know where else to ask the question sorry if I caused any confussion or
problem.

 

[Joe S.]

No problems, just wondering what you are working with. I've never made a peeler, but I think its just basic spindle turning, like making a tool handle. It looks like you drill a thin hole an inch or so deep and mount it between centers. I would part off the back end after the rest of the profile is turned, and then hand polish or buff it if you have the set up.

http://www.woodcraft.com/product/2085989/43774/woodriver-ceramic-vegetable-peeler-turning-kit.aspx

 

[Joe S.]

And this is the perfect place to ask questions!