Buffing Acrylic

[Dave Delos]

I was wondering if anyone knew of a site that had instructions on the best way to bluff acylic on a bluffing wheel. I am just getting into this and I'd like to make sure the pieces I engrave on my laser do not get ruined during the final step. Thanks.

[Joe Pelonio]

Dave,

I'm curious to know why you have to buff. The big advantage to cutting acrylic on the laser is the flame-polished look to the edges. This place has a brief description of all aspects of working with acrylic:

http://fins.actwin.com/diy/acrylic.html

[Dave Fifield]

Hi Joe,

Not sure if I missed it...but that website doesn't even mention flame polishing.

Dave F.

[Dave Delos]

Some of the pieces I have produced get used on a daily basis. I need a way to revitalize the peices.

[Joe Pelonio]

Hi Joe,

Not sure if I missed it...but that website doesn't even mention flame polishing.

Dave F.

You're right, probably not considered a DIY procedure.

Here's another site:

http://www.cityplastics.com.au/polishing.html