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7th February 2019, 07:20 PM #1Most Valued Member
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Finishing a rubber surface
Hi,
I know this is a metal working forum but I know some people here also have experience working with various materials.
I am making a roller for my old planer as I cannot find an original one for sale (old machine).
Being told that it would be very expensive to have the roller re-manufactured, I decided to experiment.
I found some black rubber boat trailer rollers very cheap and machined one down to size on the lathe, after rough cutting on a band saw.
The roller is smooth after sanding but there are very minor voids and imperfections.
I guess this should be expected when machining vulcanised rubber?
Is there any sort of liquid rubber, glue or cement which can be used to smooth the surface?
I know it may not last a long time but it is surely better than having no roller at all.
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