Shop Mishap

[shaverjoe]

I rarely turn acrylic. I like wood far better for a number of reasons but it had been a long time since I had turned a piece of acrylic and I had a TGN 26mm STA knot which needed a home. Just like shaving, sharp tools and light pressure seem to be the safest way to accomplish the task, but I fell victim to ignoring the latter. The blank (alternative ivory) seemed to be easier to work with than other pieces of acrylic I had turned in the past and I tried to take too big a bite out of the blank and in an instant, I had a huge tear out in my blank, forcing my hand to complete a handle profile I really don't like. I used it last night as a scuttle brush and I think it will be fine for that. Too bad I MUCH prefer to face lather. Here's a post bloom image from today. Guess it gives me an excuse to try turning another piece of acrylic at a later time.

 

[Omak]

What were you hoping it to look like? I like the shape a lot.

 

[lowjax]

Wow, if that's a mistake, I would love to see the good ones. That looks wonderful.

 

[shaverjoe]

What were you hoping it to look like? I like the shape a lot.

I find brushes with a larger, rounded bottom far more comfortable to use and hold. I just don't find this profile very comfortable to use, at least not as comfortable as what I am used to using.

 

[Rivguy]

That is a nice looking handle, I am sorry that it did not turn out the way you had wished. I have found that patience is definitely in order on the lathe.

Regards,

Doug

 

[Obiwan]

Joe, nice job. Even if it wasn't the desired outcome.

 

[lowjax]

Seeing these kinds of things has me thinking back to my machinist days. I wonder if I got a small lathe what I could do with it.

 

[shaverjoe]

Seeing these kinds of things has me thinking back to my machinist days. I wonder if I got a small lathe what I could do with it.

A lot. They are a wonderful tool. I've had one for years. An addicting hobby.

 

[lowjax]

A lot. They are a wonderful tool. I've had one for years. An addicting hobby.

I used one for a few months at a machine shop but mostly did CNC work. I know enough not to get killed with it. However, whether or not my wife would kill me if I bought a lathe would be another story.

Keep up the great work. I looked at your pictures on your gallery and they are wonderful.

 

[shaverjoe]

I used one for a few months at a machine shop but mostly did CNC work. I know enough not to get killed with it. However, whether or not my wife would kill me if I bought a lathe would be another story.

Keep up the great work. I looked at your pictures on your gallery and they are wonderful.

Thank you.

 

[Mike_P]

I actually really like that! I both bowl and face lather, and just from looking at the picture, would think it would be great for both!

And as always, handle shape is something that'll be different for everyone. I think it looks excellent. Great job even if it was an accident!

 

[GDCarrington]

I rarely turn acrylic. I like wood far better for a number of reasons but it had been a long time since I had turned a piece of acrylic and I had a TGN 26mm STA knot which needed a home. Just like shaving, sharp tools and light pressure seem to be the safest way to accomplish the task, but I fell victim to ignoring the latter. The blank (alternative ivory) seemed to be easier to work with than other pieces of acrylic I had turned in the past and I tried to take too big a bite out of the blank and in an instant, I had a huge tear out in my blank, forcing my hand to complete a handle profile I really don't like. I used it last night as a scuttle brush and I think it will be fine for that. Too bad I MUCH prefer to face lather. Here's a post bloom image from today. Guess it gives me an excuse to try turning another piece of acrylic at a later time.

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Joe, that truly is making the best of a bad situation. I do mean BEST!
I have a funny feeling if you placed it on BST you would get something good for it.
It looks nice and clean!

 

[shaverjoe]

Joe, that truly is making the best of a bad situation. I do mean BEST!
I have a funny feeling if you placed it on BST you would get something good for it.
It looks nice and clean!

Thanks. The finish is great on the brush and I really like the "grain" or pattern in the alternative ivory acrylic- I'm just not in love with the profile. It still makes lather, though The TGN STA knot is very soft and luxurious.

 

[Vickers]

God, that thing looks like CRAP. You should throw it away, then PM me your address and garbage pick-up schedule.

 

[Omak]

I'll take it off your hands for price of the knot ;-)

 

[shaverjoe]

Will do.

 

[sychodelix]

Looks REALLY nice for a mistake!

At least you didn't try that with a hardwood! That could have been really bad. When I was in wood shop in school, I saw some kids do that with oak. CRACK! SNAP! And the wood shrapnel went flying.

 

[skipnord]

Turning plastic is tricky. Light touch, tool with small contact area where it touches the material, go very slow. I cast my own polyester blanks, and probably blew up half of the first few I did. For what it's worth, the persian jar shape you turned is one of my favorites.

 

[AjaxLepinski]

When life gives you lemons, it looks like you don't just make lemonade, you make lemon meringue pie!

 

[Bk124tt]

If that's a mistake I can't imagine what your "intent" work must be like! Beautiful mistake!!