[sdiy] brushed aluminum finish??

[Tim Parkhurst]

On Thu, Mar 11, 2010 at 4:05 PM,  <legion at helpwantedproductions.com> wrote:
> Quick cosmetic question to the list:
>
> How does one make that circular type pattern on aluminum panels and boxes?
> A good example is this pic from 4ms:
>
> http://4mspedals.com/showpic.php?id=805
>

Jerry nailed it. It's called a Turned finish or an Engine Turned
finish. Here are a couple of DIY links:

This guy spends a fair amount of time on the setup, but the results
are really nice
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jf5dqUIT-eo

Here's how it's done with automated equipment (the same technique, just faster)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6pMcDyx7PM

It is time consuming, but it looks pretty cool.


Tim (time AND burrito consuming) Servo
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