Materials Used in Ornamental Turning - Acrylic


Ornamentally Turned Objects

Acrylic gets used often for things like Christmas ornaments.


Prototyping

(no notes at this time)


Work Holding

Work on this is usually done on the face of a flat piece. A Bezel Chuck is often used.


Ornamental Turning Notes

When cutting into cast acrylic, on the last pass:

  • reduce the cutting speed by 50%, and
  • use a light oil to reduce the haziness.

Finishing

Properly cut, no finishing should be needed.


Other Notes

(no notes at this time)

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