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This is a thin piece of plexiglas in a jar of acetone and let it sit for a couple of days. The acetone pretty much turned the plexiglas soft enough to apply to the turning with a clean white rag. (my wife wonders where all my old tee shirts go to). This is wiped onto the box while the lathe is not running. Once I got a good coat wiped on I turned the lathe on as fast as it would go and friction polished the piece. This is the only finish this piece has on it and it is smooth as glass.
-- Those that say it can't be done should not interrupt those who are doing it.





























11 comments so far
lew
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posted 237 days ago
Now that’s a cool finishing idea!!
Thanks for sharing it!
bigwoodturner
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posted 237 days ago
Interesting technique. The shape of the box is nicely thought out.
-- Dale
peruturner
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posted 237 days ago
Really cool,well done
-- peruturner,lima peru
rodb
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posted 237 days ago
That is a great idea, very unique.
Thanks for sharing that.
Rod
-- Rod Baltimore Ontario
mtnwild
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posted 237 days ago
Looks fantastic!!
-- mtnwild (Jack), It's not what you see, it's how you see it.
Gary Fixler
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posted 237 days ago
Very cool. I’ve heard of a similar technique for filling holes in wood. Thanks for sharing, and nice box!
-- Gary, Los Angeles, video game animator
LesB
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posted 237 days ago
It looks good and if it bonded to the wood should last a long time.
I think I will stick to more conventional finishes. Acetone is not one of my favorite cancer causing solvents. It is way to volatile which means lots more if it gets into the air I’m breathing and I prefer not to wear one of those expensive air filters.
-- Les B, Oregon
a1Jim
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posted 236 days ago
nice turning
-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop, custom furniture ,maker, woodworking school, heirloomwoodshop.com
Spoontaneous
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posted 228 days ago
Nice box! Interesting finishing process, too. What is the wood?
jeffthewoodwacker
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posted 228 days ago
The wood is sugar maple.
-- Those that say it can't be done should not interrupt those who are doing it.
peruturner
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posted 215 days ago
Nice box.may I sugest I notice you boxes are real nice and well turn try to make the tops a little more taller like 70%bottom 30% top
so the grain looks much better,I stop making finials on them ,the bang and break,customers always drop the tops, (In my case they do not pay for it ,the just walk away)lol,keep up the good work
-- peruturner,lima peru