Turning Bakelite

[spurg]

has anyone used bakelite for pen blank i have some and would like to try it . thanks for all the help Spurg

 

[Tom McMillan]

I haven't had any bakelite to turn so I don't have that experience to share, but there is another miniature turner on EBAY who uses it for mini turnings quite often.

 

[Chuck Key]

Bakelite has been shown several time here. Here is a link to one such topic by Anthony.

Chuckie

 

[jhs494]

I could be wrong on this, but I think they used formaldehyde in the manufacturing of it. Might want to use a little extra precaution when turning just in case.

 

[rstought]

My wife, who is an estate liquidator and appraiser, confirms what jhs494 states regarding the formaldehyde. A little extra precaution - like a respirator - might not hurt...

 

[spurg]

thanks for all the help . i think i will stay away from the bakelite thanks for the info spurg