Creative Woodworks & crafts 2001-08, страница 30

Turning a Conian® or Other Solid Surface Pen

by Barry Gross (Mr. Solid Surface) of BG Artforms

SUPPLIES

Corian®* or other solid surface material Tools: scroll saw with assorted biades or band saw; lathe with mandrel and appropriate bushings for the individual pen kit; 3/4" roughing gouge or heavy scraper; 1/2" skew chisel; drill or drill press with the appropriate drill bit for the individual pen kit; drill vise; small metal square; barrel trimmer; pen tube insertion tool (or pencil) Pen kit (slim line, cigar or roller ball style)** Ethyl alcohol or acetone Spring clamps

Aluminum oxide 2" x 2" sanding pads* Hot Stuff Super T cyanoacrylate (CA) glue*** * Available as a set (PFK-1) for $13.95 (plus $1.75 S&H) from BG Artforms, 2189 Philip Drive, Bensalem, PA 19020; (888) 717-4202;. website www.bgartforms.com. "Available from Woodcraft (800) 225-1153, Penn State Industries (800) 377-7297, and HUT Products, Inc. (800) 547-5461.

""■Available also from BG Artforms in a 1/4 02. bottle (hst-2) for S2.95 (plus $1.75 S&H).

INSTRUCTIONS

Before we begin this project, I must inform you that DuPont has voiced their concerns about the name "Mr. Corian." Because of these concerns, "Mr. Corian" will now be referred to as the more general "Mr. Solid Surface."

Therefore, without further ado, we will start with the safety aspect of any turning project. Always wear eye protection! Mr. Solid Surface wears safety glasses as well as a face shield. A face shield is necessary because the chips of material turning off the pens will sting if they hit your unprotected face! Also, loose clothing is a no-no and if your hair is long, tie it back or put it under a hat. It would be a shame to have it wrapped up in your pen! Turning solid surface material is no more difficult than turning exotic hardwoods when your tools are sharp. The real secret to successfully finishing your solid surface or acrylic material is having the proper cushioned aluminum oxide sanding pads.

Step 1. Depending on the pen you wish to turn, you might have to glue two 1/2" pieces of Corian or other solid surface material together. If you are making the "slim line" style pens, the 1/2" material will be fine.

Cut the solid surface material of your choice to either 1/2" x 5" for the slim line pen or to a 3/4" x 5" piece for the larger pens. Some of the larger style pens are the "cigar" type, or the roller ball type of pen.

Step 2. Prepare the pieces that will be glued by wiping them with ethyl alcohol or acetone and use Super T CA glue. Super T CA glue is a gap filling glue and takes about 30 seconds to dry, giving you more time to properly place the pieces together. It is also less likely to show a glue line.

30 • Creative Woodworks S. Crafts August 2001