Thanks Gadget

[Doug]

A big thanks to @Gadget-UK for very kindly sending me these polyester blanks which arrived this morning


Now to learn about the pit of misery turning them is
Thanks again Colin

 

[Gadget-UK]

A big thanks to @Gadget-UK for very kindly sending me these polyester blanks which arrived this morning

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Now to learn about the pit of misery turning them is
Thanks again Colin

You very welcome Doug.
Though not sure you will be thanking me later 🫣

 

[Doug]

Well disaster struck straight away, I drilled 3 of the blanks & a split develop in the one as I drilled



Fortunately the other two drilled like a breeze so with tubes glued in it was onto the lathe, I didn’t find the dust too bad though I was wearing a mask but it’s certainly not the nicest smelling stuff I’ve turned


Though as the photo shows there was plenty of detritus, I’ll put the finished pen in the appropriate forum but as I can’t remember the last time I turned a pen I can honestly say I really enjoyed it.

 

[flexi]

I have plenty more if you want....

 

[Adal6]

Look very nice blanks Doug. I have only turned wood. is polyester hard to turn

 

[MikeC]

That reminds me that I must get some sticks of rock for the Grandkids when I go to Filey this weekend

Excellent blanks!!

Mike

 

[Tom.1946]

I have plenty more if you want....

So what's the difference between acrylic and polyester blanks????

 

[Doug]

Look very nice blanks Doug. I have only turned wood. is polyester hard to turn

Thanks, it turn’s quite easily & sand’s nicely just be sure to use sharp tools.

So what's the difference between acrylic and polyester blanks????

I found it more dusty to turn than acrylic, you don’t get the long ribbons that wrap around everything with polyester & the ribbons you get are very fragile plus it smells more other than that I finished it the same way & it shines up lovely