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Domes

Here is a sand dome I turned from acetal plastic round bar stock on my Sherline lathe.  I will not use this specific one (the top part of the dome is too tall), but it is pretty close to what I want to end up with.  The inset section in the middle was cut out using the cutoff tool on the lathe  The rounding was done with a file and a 3M sanding pad..

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As of August 9, 2004, I had taken a different approach for the domes and boiler. I am converting my Sherline mill to a CNC mill. That will enable me to create the profiles in 3ds Max (which I have) or Rhino (which I may get) and then machine them in Freeman machinable wax. From there I will be able to create resin copies for my own use and for sale. More updates to follow.