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  • OPBN
    OldPBNoob

    • Sep 2008
    • 5240

    #1

    Working with Delrin

    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.
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  • hill160881
    fire power my friends

    • Jun 2008
    • 1156

    #2
    Yes it can but I like a air duster to keep things clean.
    Fire power my friends.

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    • athomas
      Of course it works-its AGD
      • Jan 2002
      • 8039

      #3
      I've done delrin before. It is quite soft and sands very easily.
      Except for the Automag in front, its usually the man behind the equipment that counts.

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      • OPBN
        OldPBNoob

        • Sep 2008
        • 5240

        #4
        Originally posted by athomas
        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?
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        • Darring D
          Formally known as FIBCAPT
          • Oct 2011
          • 169

          #5
          HERE'S SOME INFO:

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

          sorry for yelling!

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          • kchadek
            K-Chad
            • Jun 2008
            • 60

            #6
            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.

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            • OPBN
              OldPBNoob

              • Sep 2008
              • 5240

              #7
              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.
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