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Post by Joe Lyddon on Aug 12, 2013 12:35:39 GMT -8
Corian, a great substance that is primarily used for New Countertops in kitchens, etc.
It can be sawed, drilled, routed, sanded, glued, etc. just like wood... EXCEPT: DO NOT attempt to use it on a Jointer or Planer!
I understand that tools will be dulled FAST when cutting it...
Has anyone made anything out of Corian?
A friend has given me a small solid white piece, about 11" x 11", to get my feet wet with it. It's width is 1/2".
My initial thought was trying to make a Kitchen knife... and maybe a Trivet out of it... ... I have not made up my mind yet.
Can anyone shed any more light on the subject?
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Post by cabinetman on Aug 16, 2013 4:39:15 GMT -8
I've used Corian since it came out...counter tops and back splashes. Back then any shop could buy it. When certification became an issue, I gave fabrication and installation classes. It's not difficult to work with, and any woodcutting methods will cut Corian.
With all that I did, I never really experimented with the stuff to make much of anything else. I did do some bending (for curved back splashes). I made some fish and bait cutting boards (with a drain off groove), some hotplates, and cutting boards. I tried it as cool blocks for a band saw. Fence facing. That's about it.
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Post by Joe Lyddon on Aug 16, 2013 12:38:11 GMT -8
I've used Corian since it came out...counter tops and back splashes. Back then any shop could buy it. When certification became an issue, I gave fabrication and installation classes. It's not difficult to work with, and any woodcutting methods will cut Corian. With all that I did, I never really experimented with the stuff to make much of anything else. I did do some bending (for curved back splashes). I made some fish and bait cutting boards (with a drain off groove), some hotplates, and cutting boards. I tried it as cool blocks for a band saw. Fence facing. That's about it. I shoulda known that you would be an expert using Corian! ;D ;D How did the Cool Blocks work out for band saws? I'm using the old composite type... so far, so good. I was told to NOT try using Jointers or Thickness Planers on it... Agree? Does it virtually DULL everything you use to cut it? I was thinking of making a Kitchen Knife like for cutting veggies, etc. Any tips to pass on with that? Thank you!
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Post by johnnyb on Aug 16, 2013 13:59:55 GMT -8
.... Back then any shop could buy it. When certification became an issue, I gave fabrication and installation classes. It's not difficult to work with, and any woodcutting methods will cut Corian. ..... What do you mean by "certification". Is it some sort of hazardous material of something? I want to replace my counter tops and I have been looking at it but haven priced it. I may use it if I can do it myself otherwise I'll do something else.
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Post by cabinetman on Aug 16, 2013 14:19:27 GMT -8
I've used Corian since it came out...counter tops and back splashes. Back then any shop could buy it. When certification became an issue, I gave fabrication and installation classes. It's not difficult to work with, and any woodcutting methods will cut Corian. With all that I did, I never really experimented with the stuff to make much of anything else. I did do some bending (for curved back splashes). I made some fish and bait cutting boards (with a drain off groove), some hotplates, and cutting boards. I tried it as cool blocks for a band saw. Fence facing. That's about it. I shoulda known that you would be an expert using Corian! ;D ;D Aw shucks...you make me blush. [/font][/color] How did the Cool Blocks work out for band saws? I'm using the old composite type... so far, so good. They work OK as long as they are adjusted properly. I think it's a bit too soft for that.[/font][/color] I was told to NOT try using Jointers or Thickness Planers on it... Agree? Absolutely. I wouldn't do it. You can joint with a router. [/font][/color] Does it virtually DULL everything you use to cut it? I never used it for any extended time as a cutting board, but it's not bad on tooling. I would say that if knives are kept sharp Corian would be about as destructive as Maple [/font][/color] I was thinking of making a Kitchen Knife like for cutting veggies, etc. Any tips to pass on with that? If you machine it that thin...like a blade, it will likely just snap. You could make the blade thicker than an ordinary knife...like a light eighth inch and then put a steep bevel on it. It wouldn't hurt to experiment.[/font][/color] Thank you! [/quote]
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Post by cabinetman on Aug 16, 2013 14:45:19 GMT -8
.... Back then any shop could buy it. When certification became an issue, I gave fabrication and installation classes. It's not difficult to work with, and any woodcutting methods will cut Corian. ..... What do you mean by "certification". Is it some sort of hazardous material of something? I want to replace my counter tops and I have been looking at it but haven priced it. I may use it if I can do it myself otherwise I'll do something else. The last contact I had with Corian, distributors only sell to "certified" fabricators and installers. The reason being that it protects the end user. Repairs to installations are only done by the fabricator. Just because someone wants to buy the stuff, doesn't mean that they are qualified to fix and repair. DuPont wanted the distributors to sell to qualified shops that were in business, had proper licenses and insurance. Classes are usually arranged at the distributors place of business. .
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