Description: These 100% recycled blanks are made primarily of HDPE (high density polyethylene, identified by the #2 recycling symbol), melted and compressed into a solid cylindrical form (3 inch diameter, 76mm) ready to be turned on your lathe into beautiful objects such as vases and boxes. We identify these as composite because they are not pure plastic; we shred things like vitamin bottles with the labels on, before shaping the blanks. Some of them (the "mixed sweepings") include other embedded material, such as sawdust, bits of wood, or sparkly aluminum shavings. The inclusions make for fascinating patterns and textures. The surface of the blanks is comes out wrinkly due to the shrinkage of the plastic as it cools. Turn away the rough outside and you'll appreciate the unique patterns within. No two blanks are alike! Waste from turning these blanks can be swept up, melted and pressed into new blanks -- look around online and you'll find plenty of videos and how-tos, using things like a panini press or toaster oven, wooden forms, and clamps. You can also add other HDPE of your own such as milk jugs and soda bottle caps, or buy recycled HDPE shred or pellets to mix with your shavings.
Price: 15.84 USD
Location: Duluth, Minnesota
End Time: 2023-11-30T23:59:38.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Unbranded
Type: Spindle Blanks
Wood Type: Recycled Plastic Composite
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Available Variations
Color: Mixed Sweepings, 4.75" long
Price: 22.32 USD
Available Quantity: 1
Quantity Sold: 0
Color: Mixed Sweepings, 4.5" long
Price: 21.36 USD
Available Quantity: 1
Quantity Sold: 0
Color: White+Mixed Sweepings, 6 7/8" long
Price: 30.24 USD
Available Quantity: 1
Quantity Sold: 0
Color: White + Black, 4 7/8" long
Price: 21.28 USD
Available Quantity: 1
Quantity Sold: 0
Color: White+Black, 3 3/4" long
Price: 15.84 USD
Available Quantity: 1
Quantity Sold: 1
Color: White, Red & Blue, 5 1/4" long
Price: 22.96 USD
Available Quantity: 1
Quantity Sold: 1
Color: White & Brown, 3 1/2" long
Price: 30.24 USD
Available Quantity: 1
Quantity Sold: 0
