keefie Posted January 17, 2017 Report Posted January 17, 2017 I cut this to order, she wanted a cross with dad in it. I cant remember where I got the pattern the pattern from( I think it might have been our pattern library here) but I altered it from a cut out circle in the middle to DAD in the middle. It's cut from 1/2" thick Corrian (used in kitchen worktops) it is a dark grey marble effect. After cutting I didn't need to sand it at all but I did polish it with "T Cut" car paint colour restorer which gave it a nice sheen without being too highly polished. I hope you like it, as usual all comments and criticisms gratefully received. Keith. jollyred, Lucky2, lawson56 and 3 others 6 Quote
DukeNukem Posted January 17, 2017 Report Posted January 17, 2017 Very nice looking piece there. Jerry keefie 1 Quote
Scrolling Steve Posted January 17, 2017 Report Posted January 17, 2017 Nice !.....That will be well received, Keith......sharp cutting ! keefie 1 Quote
DWSUDEKUM Posted January 17, 2017 Report Posted January 17, 2017 Nice memorial cross. Thanks for sharing this with us. That looks good in corian. DW keefie 1 Quote
blights69 Posted January 17, 2017 Report Posted January 17, 2017 Not cut anything from corian before but that looks very nice I have fitted many worktops made from this in my time out of interest what blade did you do the cutting with keefie 1 Quote
Fish Posted January 17, 2017 Report Posted January 17, 2017 Very nice. Where do you get the corian? Any old supply store? ( menards, lowes) ? keefie 1 Quote
keefie Posted January 17, 2017 Author Report Posted January 17, 2017 Not cut anything from corian before but that looks very nice I have fitted many worktops made from this in my time out of interest what blade did you do the cutting with I cut it with a No1 Flying Dutchman "Polar" blade. You have to cut it on a slow speed (about half speed) and let the blade do the cutting. if you try to cut too fast the blade heats up and it melts/welds the corrian behind the blade so you end up cutting it all over again. (which happened to me a few times cutting this lol) Rob Roy and blights69 2 Quote
keefie Posted January 17, 2017 Author Report Posted January 17, 2017 Very nice. Where do you get the corian? Any old supply store? ( menards, lowes) ? I just went to a Kitchen fitter's and asked for the offcuts and got 2 big bags of it free, he was only too pleased to get rid of it. blights69, Phantom Scroller and Fish 3 Quote
Phantom Scroller Posted January 17, 2017 Report Posted January 17, 2017 Excellent cut Keith, looks great. Roly keefie 1 Quote
rdatelle Posted January 17, 2017 Report Posted January 17, 2017 Came out great. Would of never thought of cutting corian. Might have to give that a try. keefie 1 Quote
keefie Posted January 17, 2017 Author Report Posted January 17, 2017 Corian also makes very nice pens for those of us who do a little wood turning as well Phantom Scroller and amazingkevin 2 Quote
meflick Posted January 17, 2017 Report Posted January 17, 2017 Nice work Keefie and I am sure the recipient liked it as well. Even better that you got the offcuts for nothing! Thanks for sharing and the tip on cutting. keefie 1 Quote
heppnerguy Posted January 18, 2017 Report Posted January 18, 2017 Keith, I always enjoy your work and this is no exception. The piece you did here will become a family treasure for sure. Thank you also for the corian cutting tips too Dick heppnerguy keefie 1 Quote
Dave Monk Posted January 18, 2017 Report Posted January 18, 2017 Great job! A new idea or two is shared every day here in the Village. Thanks, dave keefie 1 Quote
penquin Posted January 18, 2017 Report Posted January 18, 2017 That came out great. Thank you for giving us a look see. jim penquin keefie 1 Quote
Gordster Posted January 18, 2017 Report Posted January 18, 2017 That is some nice cross.You. You did a fantastic job cutting UT. keefie 1 Quote
amazingkevin Posted January 18, 2017 Report Posted January 18, 2017 I cut this to order, she wanted a cross with dad in it. I cant remember where I got the pattern the pattern from( I think it might have been our pattern library here) but I altered it from a cut out circle in the middle to DAD in the middle. It's cut from 1/2" thick Corrian (used in kitchen worktops) it is a dark grey marble effect. After cutting I didn't need to sand it at all but I did polish it with "T Cut" car paint colour restorer which gave it a nice sheen without being too highly polished. I hope you like it, as usual all comments and criticisms gratefully received. Keith. Dad Cross edited.jpg ,I love the smell of cutting Corian,although harmful, thru a mask is ok i think! keefie 1 Quote
wombatie Posted January 18, 2017 Report Posted January 18, 2017 Looks great Keith and I am sure the customer will love it. Keep meaning to go to our kitchen company and see what I can get from him, I drive past all the time but only thing about it when I am at home. Marg keefie 1 Quote
lawson56 Posted January 18, 2017 Report Posted January 18, 2017 Now that is a Beautiful Cross. keefie 1 Quote
keefie Posted January 18, 2017 Author Report Posted January 18, 2017 ,I love the smell of cutting Corian,although harmful, thru a mask is ok i think! Kevin, I'm not sure if the dust is harmful or not, but when cutting it I always wear a mask as I don't like breathing in any fine dust. Better to be safe than sorry!! . Quote
newfie Posted January 18, 2017 Report Posted January 18, 2017 Beautiful cross Keith thanks for sharing keefie 1 Quote
smitty0312 Posted January 19, 2017 Report Posted January 19, 2017 I like it......looks great keefie 1 Quote
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