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Alumilite is really easy to turn. Whatever you use to turn with, make sure it is sharp. I took some bad advice a few years ago regarding carbide tools, was told to only use it like a scraper.

I switch back and forth depending on material, mood, luck etc. Darrin Member. Use a roughing gouge till the very end then use carbide for finish cuts. I use the square radius carbide and I hold the tool at an angle and it is a whole lot easier to turn them and the shavings come off in ribbons. Magicbob Member. With NR cutters be sure you are below center. I'm with you on the wood issue Steven. I've never gotten into acrylic blanks although I've been given some beautiful acrylic blanked pens, they're in my collection.

When I have the need to turn an acrylic blank I've got a friend here on the IAP I send everything to and he does beautiful work. I've actually highlighted some of his work on this forum with credit being given to him cause anyone would laugh out loud if they thought I'd turned them.

EricRN Member. Joined May 16, Messages Darrin said:. Click to expand I use nothing but carbide. Round cutter, but not NR. With acrylic, I have found that I must always take very light cuts. But I use a metal-working lathe and I think that makes turning acrylic easier. Hope you can work your way through this project as I know how much pleasure it will eventually bring to your little neighbor!!

I have 5 granddaughters. RobS Member. Are you turning true acrylic or polyester? Polyester is chippy and works best with a negative scraper. Carbide will tend to catch and chip and makes me cry. Joined May 9, Messages Location Missouri. When close to final profile switch to sandpaper.

Present your tool to the blank at a slightly downward angle. RobS said:. Mr Vic said:. The good news is that no big finishing steps like CA! Round carbide cutter works good for me. As mention not all plastics are acrylic and not all acrylics are easy to turn. I always finish every blank off with my skew. Just such a clean cut and right to polishing. David Member. Scott, I too get good results with the round carbide cutter.

I do use my shopsmith with a disc sander attachment to knock off the corners and sand the blanks down closer to finished size before going to the lathe. This saves time on the lathe, helps me avoid chipping, and saves the sharpness of the cutter for just finishing the turning.

In case you are unfamiliar with the polyester blanks Rhino seems to be one of the larger makers , they are fairly easy to turn and polish up beautifully Sylvanite Member. Acrylic is one of the easier materials to turn, sand, and polish.

If you are experiencing gouging, chipping, or chatter when turning a synthetic material, the issue is most likely spindle speed, tool presentation, or tool pressure. Simply switching from steel to carbide will not necessarily fix the problem.

Acrylic is a type of resin and not a generic term for all resins. Polyester resin is not necessarily chippy. The polyester resin I cast turns quite nicely. Alumilite is not a product but a brand. Add to Watchlist. Bidding has ended on this item.

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