Razor

[spike589715]

My first turning on my metal lathe
I used metal turning tools as i don't have any woodturning ones yet - will make something soon
so I picked up a couple of acrylic blanks
and here it is - quite pleased how it all turned out

 

[Grump]

What can I say about your first plastic spin?

MAKE IT GO AWAY DAD!!!!

 

[Penpal]

Good move mate first project through ready to go.

Peter.

 

[spike589715]

Lol looks great !
Finish turned out OK ? Bit of 600 wet and dry and auto sol - should I have used some wax after the auto sol ?
Cheers
Simon

 

[Buckeye]

Lol looks great !
Finish turned out OK ? Bit of 600 wet and dry and auto sol - should I have used some wax after the auto sol ?
Cheers
Simon

No, if you want it to shine you need to do a bit more, wax only wears off.

Peter

 

[spike589715]

What should I do after the auto sol ?
Thanks
Simon

 

[Buckeye]

What should I do after the auto sol ?
Thanks
Simon

The auto sol or similar is usually the last step, either sand some more using finer grits, micro mesh is great, or you could buff the acrylic to a high sheen using tripoli, white diamond and/or many other compounds or you could try using the auto sol for longer.

Peter

 

[Penpal]

There are many products Auto Sol in my use proves a bit coarse.

Peter.

 

[Grump]

Just do what I showed you with the Ajax and toothpaste then a bit of metal polish if you must.
Don't get caught in the mustav trap to start with init?
Whats the matter, frightened your gonna get laughed at?

 

[Jim]

A bit more sheen on it Simon and you have it cracked my friend .. Simple init Simon ..

 

[wm460]

Great looking razor Simon.

 

[Bill Mooney]

Ive started to follow Les Elm's method. Dry sand to 400 grit, sanding along the blank as well as when the lathe is spinning. Then sand with 0000 wire wool. Use your toothpaste then autosol as you already have these. Wipe the residue off between grits & polishes. Hope this improves your finish. Try it & see. On acrylic I sand at 900 rpm & polish at 1500 rpm.

 

[bluntchisel]

Nice work, Simon - personally I use Brasso after the sanding is done.

Bob.

 

[chas_41_uk]

Nice first attempt at a Razor Simon. Want more shine on the acrylic? Follow the advice already given

 

[Winemaker]

Well done looking good