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riddleofsteel · May 20, 2001, 07:03 PM

NICE JOB!!
I have cut polymer before and one good way to "finish" the cut edge is to place a medium grade of sand paper over the cut area and rap it sharply with a nylon or rawhide mallet. You can of course vary the finish by using different grades of sandpaper or even skateboard tape for a stippled effect. One tip, start with finer grades. If they are not detailed enough you can always use a coarser grade over it.

May 20, 2001, 07:03 PM	#22
riddleofsteel Senior Member Join Date: January 18, 2000 Location: above ground Posts: 1,558	NICE JOB!! I have cut polymer before and one good way to "finish" the cut edge is to place a medium grade of sand paper over the cut area and rap it sharply with a nylon or rawhide mallet. You can of course vary the finish by using different grades of sandpaper or even skateboard tape for a stippled effect. One tip, start with finer grades. If they are not detailed enough you can always use a coarser grade over it. __________________ For him there was always the discipline of steel.