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Turning Trustone Blanks

Jim

Jim

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Hope to be turning these Truestone blanks this weekend, not worked with this material before so it will be a new experience. Will be making then to fit a baron pen ...

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The Wood Bucket

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Jim said:
Hope to be turning these Truestone blanks this weekend, not worked with this material before so it will be a new experience. Will be making then to fit a baron pen ...

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They turn just like the harder Corians. Take light cuts with sharp tools, to prevent tear out. Wet sand to bring out the shine. :thumbs: You won't have any problems.
 
Jim

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Thanks Gary, may be late tonight before i get on the lathe, need to nip out for a part for the pot as it has a leak ... :down:
 
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