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  1. 13th May 2013, 04:11 AM #1
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    New top of Silmar 41 resin, aluminum,& brass turned on the Vicmarc and embellished on my rosé engine.
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    do you have to degas that to get a perfect clear finish on that or do the bubbles clear out naturaly before it sets?
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    I cast it in a paint pot under 60 psi. Here is a picture of the billet which I slice in half to make two disc. My mould also. 4" diameter.
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    Hi,
    I must confess that in years gone by I was not a fan of ornamental turning - maybe it was fear of the unknown. However, my opinion has gradually changed to the point that I am now in awe of much of this work.

    As to your effort - simply beautiful

    What more can I say?
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    Quote Originally Posted by marshalltucker View Post
    New top of Silmar 41 resin, aluminum,& brass turned on the Vicmarc and embellished on my rosé engine.

    The humble spinning top has risen to a level elegance with this one I can see at this rate you're probably going to attract collectors.


    Well done, a magnificent spinning top.


    reminds of the 'gasing' tops of Malaysia. Spinning The Gasing | Malaysians in New Zealand
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wood Nut View Post
    Hi,
    I must confess that in years gone by I was not a fan of ornamental turning - maybe it was fear of the unknown. However, my opinion has gradually changed to the point that I am now in awe of much of this work.

    As to your effort - simply beautiful

    What more can I say?
    Paul one can only hope just talk to Eric Walker of you club one versed well in all things OT.
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    Welcome to the forum

    What an impressive piece.

    Is your Rose Engine home made or commercially bought??
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    Home made, I have several cutting devices I'm experimenting with. It's a work in progress.
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    That is fantastic
    A spinning top I which I was young again
    But then who cares if I had that now
    I would be spinning it all over the kitchen floor
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    Quote Originally Posted by marshalltucker View Post
    Home made, I have several cutting devices I'm experimenting with. It's a work in progress.

    like most of them, look forward to your next crop of tops.
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    Quote Originally Posted by marshalltucker View Post
    Home made, I have several cutting devices I'm experimenting with. It's a work in progress.


    Thanks for showing you Rose Engine a good set up and I agree they are all a WiP
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