Does anyone turn plastic ??

[woodfarmer]

I found this website selling industrial plastics, and thought Hmm that could be useful for turning although ATM I cant think of any specific thing. Years ago i used PTFE to make bearing bushes for boat fittings, great stuff, self lubricating and quiet.

http://www.directplasticsonline.co.uk/

 

[dickm]

Have turned one or two items in plastic to make seals and the like. Very easy to do, apart from the need to take the tool out of contact from time to time to untie the miles of shaving that are wrapped round it . Long shavings are usually a sign of skill - not here!