Swirling patterns of black and shimmering pearl have earned this pen blank the name "Black Ivory." Acrylic acetate boasts great workability and fine polishing properties, making it a spectacular pen-turning material. 3/4" square x 5" long blank works for most pen kits.
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Turns very quickly; take care to turn 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
A question that often comes up when turning acrylic handles is how to install the threaded insert that is included in most Rockler turning kits into an acrylic turning blank.
Turning tools that feature negative rake cutters make it easier to turn these hard materials. The term negative rake refers to the shape of the cutting angle of the carbide.