Materials Used in Ornamental Turning - Resin Stabilized Turning Stock
Ornamentally Turned Objects
Resin Stabilized Turning Stock is used by some to make smaller objects.
Prototyping
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Work Holding
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Ornamental Turning Notes
Charles Waggoner has used various woods after stabilizing them with methacrylate resin and a vacuum chamber to reinforce turning stock. He gave this presentation, Resin stabilized turning stock, at the 2016 Ornamental Turners International Symposium.
Finishing
Properly cut, no finishing should be needed. A slight application of wax may be desired.
Other Notes
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