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So the Doc flops two impressions and a box of Buffalo .150 thermoform soft splint/brux acrylic on the bench and says make me a couple of night guards.
No big deal I think. Never used the stuff, but how difficult can it be?
First try a failure. Directions say "let material slump slightly. Other thermo form materials I have been using, 1 in. was about right. Gave it 1/2 inch. (slight) OOOPs... not good. Second try, 1 in. O.K...
Slip it off to cut/trim...Cuts like shiet with a BP and a new #25 blade. Out come the chicken boneing shears. Get the job done. Fingers hurt, wrist hurts...Remember I'm 70... There has to be a better way I'm thinking, so go ask...
Final trimming with white stone and flame polishing works fine...
Need advice on cutting to basic shape/form... Hobby hot knife?
No big deal I think. Never used the stuff, but how difficult can it be?
First try a failure. Directions say "let material slump slightly. Other thermo form materials I have been using, 1 in. was about right. Gave it 1/2 inch. (slight) OOOPs... not good. Second try, 1 in. O.K...
Slip it off to cut/trim...Cuts like shiet with a BP and a new #25 blade. Out come the chicken boneing shears. Get the job done. Fingers hurt, wrist hurts...Remember I'm 70... There has to be a better way I'm thinking, so go ask...
Final trimming with white stone and flame polishing works fine...
Need advice on cutting to basic shape/form... Hobby hot knife?