blade surface adjustments

[crain300]

i seen in some pic where outside of blade appears to been sanded? i would like to try on a few blades to give them a different look ? any advice very much appreciated and what type of grit and sandpaper should i use ?

[Avidgrant]

Get uncut blade material. When you trim it to the appropriate length experiment on the leftovers..... :). I'm doing something similar right now.

[Greenie]

Post results, please.

:mrgreen:

[Avidgrant]

Will do!

[k6gad]

This may not help....I happen to have a 33" wood lathe I got at Harbor Freight. I just plug both ends of the polycarbonate tube and start with 220 grit sandpaper running at a moderate rpm. Move the sandpaper slowly across the surface to get a uniform texture and then finish with 400, and 600 grit. Wipe it down really well and remove the plugs.

[jbkuma]

Here's something else you might enjoy..

https://youtu.be/mm1h3bXQVCc

[k6gad]

jbkuma! Great demo! Awesome effect!

[jbkuma]

jbkuma! Great demo! Awesome effect!
Thanks! :mrgreen:

[Avidgrant]

Nice!!! Very cool....