Each blank measures approximately 5" long x 3/4" square.
Turns very quickly; take care turning with light pressure.
Blanks can be finished after turning by sanding to a fine grit and then polishing on a buffing wheel with Corian® polish, buffing compound or Hut finishing blocks.
1) Submitted by
Kevin Flores, from Rosemead, CA
on 5/15/2011
Customer Rating:
I did not think it looked nice when I had it but when I finish I was completely shocked and so was my friend. That pen was her favorite at of all others so I gave it to her. Amazing results.!
2) Submitted by
D J Sullivan, from Annapolis, MD
on 10/14/2009
Customer Rating:
Be very careful with these. I purchased 4 blanks. I set up my drill press to a speed of ~320 rpm. I proceded very slowly, raising and clearing the drill bit every 1/4" to 1/2" of depth. When I tried to use the appropriate end mill (with light pressure), to square the end of the blank, the blank broke apart into small and large pieces. I tried a second blank. Finished the drilling and went to cut it to length (I drilled a long blank to prevent "Blowout") and the blank broke into more small and large pieces.
The blanks are brittle.
3) Submitted by
763woodman763, from Maple Grove , MN
on 2/4/2012
Customer Rating:
The beauty is hidden on most of these acrylic blanks.once turned it really did look like a swirl of molten metal...great name. I also like that no two are ever alike, makes for interesting turning. I wet sanded and followed up with some car polish with a cleaner in it...then it REALLY came to life.
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Larry Matthews
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