Corian - how to cut

[94legaleagle]

I've got a lead on some Corian Countertop - full sheets of it - I'd need to cut them to fit the size I need, and I'd have to cut in a sink cut out

Anyone have experience cutting Corian Countertops? An internet search sounded like you just use woodworking tools???

If I want a rounded edge, do I just use a Carbide router bit?

can't believe I'm the first person to try this - let me know what worked for you

 

[Rickster55]

I havent used it first hand but have read about it. You can route it with a router but use carbide tipped cutters. I believe you can cut it pretty much like you would cut wood. Probably be best to use a jig saw to cut out for sink. I'm sure somebody will come along with more information soon.

 

[jlckmj]

What rickster said, normal carbide woodworking tools, but I gotta tell ya man, that stuff is heavy. Get help to throw it around if you can.

Jim

 

[rsanter]

use a saw, rotozip, or router
go really slow and use a good quality carbide bit. a new sharp bit prefered

bob

 

[KenC]

Yep, good carbide woodworking tooling will be fine. On cutouts, I use a template and router. I have factory certification as a fabricator for Swanstone, a similar solid surface product. They all work similarly, and as mentioned, they're heavy!

 

[mathil]

Its heavy stuff, though it cuts easily with woodworking tools and sanding equipment. Creates fluffy chips that get everywhere, and the dust is probably worse than wood, smells kinda sweet though...

For finishing edges make sure you match your epoxy to the color for a nice seamless joint and use LOTS OF CLAMPS. I mean it...lots of clamps. The reverse bow clamps are good too for even pressure. Sand with a DA or a belt sander and sanding sticks. To match the factory gloss you usually (in my experience) have to sand up to 1000 before you polish or else the finishes have different lustres.

 

[geologist]

Watch out for the chips, they can get crazy hot sometimes.

 

[Muttly]

Don't create any square inside corners they will crack.

 

[lineman88]

Get a plastic cutting carbide table saw blade. It gives a clean cut - they type they use for plastic laminate.