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Sanding before turning

flexi

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No, not normally......but I did it once on a special blank, I took the corners of on the bandsaw so it was octagonal, can't say it did much to improve the turning.....in fact it took more time to do that than be patient and less aggressive on the lathe.
I know some swear by it, but sharp tools and a slow approach can be quicker:thinks::thinks:
 

Frederick

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I usually don't do this but, like Mark, have done so especially on chippy blanks such as the resin impregnated twig blanks that Axminster had. They had a tendency to fall apart so removing the edge "Arris" gave a fighting chance.....

Cheers
Frederick
 

Ratty

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No, never seen the need.
Sharpe tools and just get the feel for the material as to how quick or slow you need to go.
 

Penpal

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Especially on printed circuit board blanks,its a yes for me whenever.Made a special router jig about a yr ago have not used it yet.

Peter.
 

Dalboy

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Like the rest no for me not on such a small piece. Sometimes I don't even bother with large spindle turning either
 

Penpal

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Believe me relieving the square down to round in penmaking can be fraught. Depending on how many you make,you get a feeling after a while ir you need to.

Peter.
 

rwschlenz

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I generally do it for acrylics and hard woods. Just 15 seconds on my belt sander to knock off the corners. Makes it easier to turn to round, with less wear and tear on tools and lathe bearings.
 

Curly

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Peter
I can understand the reasoning for taking the corners off for brittle materials but saving "wear and tear on tools and lathe bearings" escapes me. You would be transferring it to the sander, spending more money on belts in the long run and any imbedded abrasive will wear the tools faster than if they hadn't been sanded. So if anything you add cost to the process. Each to their own though. :wink:

Pete
 
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