Cutting corian

[Brian Deakin]

I have the opportunity of purchasing some Corian

Can anyone pleas advise on the best method of cutting and drilling it

I intend to use it as a base to mount a vice on

Equipment I have available Router Circular saw bandsaw

regards Brian

[Jerome Stanek]

you can use standard wood working tools

[Erik Loza]

On the saw, I would use a triple-chip blade and feed slowly.

Best,

Erik Loza
Minimax USA

[Bruce Volden]

Brian,

I am familiar with the solid surface materials and will state that most woodworking tools will be suitable for Corian. You would get a much better edge using dedicated blades suitable for solid surfaces--much less tear out! Regular drill bits will work fine, just ease through the exit areas to avoid blowing the material out. Over tightening will crack it so be careful there. How it will stand up under a vise????

Bruce

[Harvey M. Taylor]

w`ouldnt trust it to clamp a

[Dan Hintz]

If you're using it as a vice base, make sure you use a thick enough piece... glue at least two 1/2" pieces together.

[Jim O'Dell]

I also cut with a triple chip TS blade. 60 tooth. No issues. Router works well as well for shaping. I used the few pieces I obtained to build a ZCI for my Ridgid contractor saw with replaceable inserts. I needed a few more pieces to get the perfect one, but the last one I was able to make works fine. Jim.

[Brian Deakin]

A huge thank you to everyone who has posted

I had not thought through how it would stand up to a vice and have now decided on reflection not to use corian for the base

regards Brian

[Tim Morton]

i cut it with my CNC router...no problems using standard carbide bits.

[Myk Rian]

I had not thought through how it would stand up to a vice and have now decided on reflection not to use corian for the base

That's probably a good call. 3/4" ply would be a better choice.

[Jeff Erbele]

Brian,
Regular drill bits will work fine, ...
Bruce

Hunh? There are hundreds of types of drill bits; each designed for a specific task, almost always with a specific material in mind.

[Dan Hintz]

Hunh? There are hundreds of types of drill bits; each designed for a specific task, almost always with a specific material in mind.

I think Bruce means a typical twist bit found at any hardware supply store. Not ideal for the material, but perfectly serviceable.