Smooth blank edges

[iamtasha]

On Souris training weekend I remember him showing us a way to ‘smooth’ the edges of the blank so they aren’t so squared.

I have completely forgotten the technique as to how do it. I remember he basically just scraped a knife across it but I can’t get it to work!

Any help appreciated!

[petermontg]

Get yourself a vegetable peeler and run it along the edge.

Best
Peter

[jjwharris]

Is that in jest?

At the moment I'm spinning my polycarb blanks on a juicer motor and sanding them by hand...

[socialroots]

Check out Myshank,Stevens got something on there just to do what want. The peeler probably will work as well,but probably one side at a time. Ive done it before just with scissors sharp edge,but i dont even bother anymore,the square edge is fine for me,dont need the extra work n extra plastic shavings messing up my work space or workflow.

[tragwag]

the proper name is a plastic de-burr tool
here's the one I use these days after trying and breaking a cheaper one:
https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&ai=DChcSEwjXvsjRncTZAhWEJYEKHensDW0YABAPGgJ5dw&sig=AOD64_2dWmTTPOdzxCcZSJBNAZyEdgB0AQ&ctype=5&q=&ved=0ahUKEwiVksPRncTZAhVL2VMKHQ-fAJ0Q9aACCEU&adurl=

[Voxster1965]

tragwag speaks the truth - the Mango is the go-to deburring tool - works like a charm.

[handcut]

+1 for the deburring tool, though I like the double one:

https://www.accu.co.uk/en/deburring-handle-and-blade-sets/451992-155-00206

I was using a Stanley knife (box cutter) blade and it worked fine, but I managed to stab myself with it a couple of times and (most) people don't want blood on their records.

I would also recommend wearing a dust mask. As you drag that blade across the brittle edge of the disc, there is an explosion of invisible fine powder for you to inhale, likely to result in respiratory problems in later life. You definitely do not want Pneumoconiosis in 10 years time!

[tragwag]

+1 for the deburring tool, though I like the double one:

https://www.accu.co.uk/en/deburring-handle-and-blade-sets/451992-155-00206

I was using a Stanley knife (box cutter) blade and it worked fine, but I managed to stab myself with it a couple of times and (most) people don't want blood on their records.

I would also recommend wearing a dust mask. As you drag that blade across the brittle edge of the disc, there is an explosion of invisible fine powder for you to inhale, likely to result in respiratory problems in later life. You definitely do not want Pneumoconiosis in 10 years time!

ooooh! thanks for the tip on the mask, gotta do that from now on

[iamtasha]

Thanks for the suggestions. I forgot to check back for a couple of days and am chuffed to see so many helpful replies!!!

I think the de burrer is the safest option, it’s not just customers that don’t want my blood on their discs, I would rather not lose any blood at all!

Thanks handcut for the mask advice. It’s the little things I never think of.

Cheers guys

[chrisdexta]

I took the advice and got a double deburring tool, but having troubles using it... am I missing something?

[DJ2000]

I got one of these but there seems to be a knack to using it, you will start off trying to take off to much and it will bite right in and make jagged edges, seems little pressure and the right angle just to take enough off

[chrisdexta]

I got one of these but there seems to be a knack to using it, you will start off trying to take off to much and it will bite right in and make jagged edges, seems little pressure and the right angle just to take enough off

Thanks, yeah i am finding that even the slightest bit of pressure digs right into the edge and just destroys the edge.
would be great to see some kind of instructional video perhaps?