Make an under glass coaster

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This How-to explains how to create a beautiful under glass coaster from a HDPE sheet (20mm).

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  1. Start by cutting perfect equal squares 10 cm apart. The more precise they are, the more beautiful your coasters will.

    Make sure that you have a plastic sheet thick enough to be able to hollow out the circle that will accommodate the food of the glass. You need about 5 mm so use a sheet of at least 1cm thick

  2. Now that you have your squares, you need à lathe machine to do your hollow circles.

    Wedge your square well in the clamping elements and make a first hole in the center of 5 mm deep.

  3. Now that you have your center hole you can start to do the rest of the circle.

    Make sure to stop digging when you have 5 mm of edge left on each side.

  4. With a polishing machine, round the 4 angles and smooth the faces if necessary.

    Also round the edge of the hollow circle

  5. Now you can drink a glass on a magnificent under glass coaster :)

To create an under-glass coaster using a 0.8-inch HDPE sheet, you'll need the following tools and materials:

Tools

  • Precision cutting tool (for cutting HDPE into squares)
  • Clamps (to secure the sheet during drilling)
  • Drill with a 5mm bit (for creating the central hole)
  • Polishing machine (to smooth edges and surfaces)

Software

  • No specialized software required

Hardware

  • Lathe (for hollowing the central circle)
  • 0.8-inch (20mm) HDPE sheet (primary material)
  • Drill (to create the initial hole)
  • Polishing pads or discs (for finishing)

The process involves cutting, drilling, lathing, and polishing the HDPE sheet to achieve the final design. Ensure precise measurements for aesthetic consistency.

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