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Lidded box

Project by jeffthewoodwacker posted 237 days ago 332 views 1 time favorited 11 comments Add to Favorites Watch

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.


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lew

4515 posts in 655 days


posted 237 days ago

Now that’s a cool finishing idea!!

Thanks for sharing it!

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bigwoodturner

231 posts in 246 days


posted 237 days ago

Interesting technique. The shape of the box is nicely thought out.

-- Dale

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peruturner

216 posts in 262 days


posted 237 days ago

Really cool,well done

-- peruturner,lima peru

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rodb

137 posts in 302 days


posted 237 days ago

That is a great idea, very unique.
Thanks for sharing that.
Rod

-- Rod Baltimore Ontario

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mtnwild

2030 posts in 427 days


posted 237 days ago

Looks fantastic!!

-- mtnwild (Jack), It's not what you see, it's how you see it.

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Gary Fixler

649 posts in 282 days


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

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LesB

555 posts in 343 days


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

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a1Jim

17211 posts in 477 days


posted 236 days ago

nice turning

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop, custom furniture ,maker, woodworking school, heirloomwoodshop.com

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Spoontaneous

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posted 228 days ago

Nice box! Interesting finishing process, too. What is the wood?

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jeffthewoodwacker

487 posts in 704 days


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.

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peruturner

216 posts in 262 days


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

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