Working with Delrin

[OPBN]

Can delrin be worked with files and sandpaper similiar to aluminium? I have a CCM pump handle that came in and has a couple of boogers on the front that I would like to see if I can sand out, but dont want the end result to be crappy.

[hill160881]

Yes it can but I like a air duster to keep things clean.

[athomas]

I've done delrin before. It is quite soft and sands very easily.

[OPBN]

I've done delrin before. It is quite soft and sands very easily.
My main concern is finish. I assume it can be finished smooth and not get "dusty" looking? Not sure if I am explaining it correctly. In other words, if I have a delrin pump handle and I sand out the knicks, will I be able to finish sand it so that you can not tell that it has been worked with?

[Darring D]

HERE'S SOME INFO:

http://www.ehow.com/how_8598037_polish-delrin.html

sorry for yelling!

[kchadek]

www.mcmaster.com is a good site to compare and buy plastics. It gives the characteristics such has hardness, machinability, and friction and plenty more. It is also a good way to compare different plastics. Although Delrin is very popular it is quite expensive and alternative may have the same features you are looking for. HDPE is a good all around plastic.

[OPBN]

Not looking to machine anything, just wanting to see if I can sand out the dings in the delring pump handle that I have. Maybe once the kids are grown and gone I can start to afford some milling toys.