OCtoolguy Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 (edited) I'm thinking about making a house sign with our last name on it out of Corian. I was thinking about using 1/4" in two colors and doing an inlay of our name. Anybody done anything like that? I'd be interested in knowing what you think and whether you had good or bad experience with it. I think it might be kind'a fun. Edited October 28, 2019 by octoolguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodmaster1 Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 Wear a dust mask, when I cut it on the tablesaw or router it is very dusty. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted October 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 50 minutes ago, Woodmaster1 said: Wear a dust mask, when I cut it on the tablesaw or router it is very dusty. I got the idea after reading the 2nd issue of SSWC that I bought. There is an article about cutting Corian and they said exactly the same thing that you just said. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 I have made a lot of pens from Corian. It turns beautifully. Problem is finding it and affording it. I have found Corian blanks for turning but not larger sheets. I don't think there are very man colors. Would be nice to find bright colors. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Scroller Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 Check with a kitchen remodeling contractor. Dorian is used for kitchen counter tops. You might be able to score a sink cut out or other waste. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 Like you, I have seen that article and some others where Corian has been used. (CNC projects too.) I would like to try it too, but haven't attempted to track down any pieces yet. As Scott noted, probably going to have to check with home builder/remodelers to see if they have any you can get. Really wish when the magazine published an article like that they had a source you could obtain the media from listed. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted October 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 5 hours ago, meflick said: Like you, I have seen that article and some others where Corian has been used. (CNC projects too.) I would like to try it too, but haven't attempted to track down any pieces yet. As Scott noted, probably going to have to check with home builder/remodelers to see if they have any you can get. Really wish when the magazine published an article like that they had a source you could obtain the media from listed. It seems like they did mention a supplier but the article was written back on 2001 so who know about whether than supplier is even still in business. I must admit that I haven't tried them yet but I'm going to right now. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 That's a great idea.. I've read in the past of people cutting it and seen a few projects made from it on the FB groups etc.. I've always wanted to try it but never have..I look forward to reading of your experience if you give it a go OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted October 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 Well, the two sources that were listed are no longer available. I'll keep looking. I'm going to try to find a countertop installer but to find a solid white or red might be asking too much. Maybe I'll just buy a couple of the UHMD cutting boards instead. Much cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 Just now, octoolguy said: Well, the two sources that were listed are no longer available. I'll keep looking. I'm going to try to find a countertop installer but to find a solid white or red might be asking too much. Maybe I'll just buy a couple of the UHMD cutting boards instead. Much cheaper. If you buy UHMD I don't think you will be able to use any adhesive should your project require it. Lots of Lexan and plexiglass available in colors. I just purchased a cutting board from Walmart and squared it up for a little drafting board for my desk. Found a 12" T square at Hobby Lobby. It also lets me cut and paste patterns. My BAD for hijacking this thread. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted October 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 10 minutes ago, Rockytime said: If you buy UHMD I don't think you will be able to use any adhesive should your project require it. Lots of Lexan and plexiglass available in colors. I just purchased a cutting board from Walmart and squared it up for a little drafting board for my desk. Found a 12" T square at Hobby Lobby. It also lets me cut and paste patterns. My BAD for hijacking this thread. Not at all Les, your idea and suggestion is right in line. I like the idea of your drafting board. What thickness of Lexan did you find? Where? How much? The point about the gluing is something that I hadn't thought out also. I wonder if super glue would work. Oh well, it was just an idea that I came up with for a house name/number plate that wouldn't be bothered by the weather. Not that we get any here. LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 I scrolled 1/2" once, to make a trivet, maybe got the pattern and idea from the same mag as everyone else. I remember it was not hard at all to cut, but I do not remember what blades I used. They had to have been Flying Dutchman, but I do not remember which. I would guess they were a #5 TC. I also made pens and a small vase out of it on the lathe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted October 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 2 minutes ago, Scrappile said: I scrolled 1/2" once, to make a trivet, maybe got the pattern and idea from the same mag as everyone else. I remember it was not hard at all to cut, but I do not remember what blades I used. They had to have been Flying Dutchman, but I do not remember which. I would guess they were a #5 TC. I also made pens and a small vase out of it on the lathe. Do you recall where you found your material? I have not contacted any kitchen installers yet but it seems they may be the only ones who have any. Unless you want to spend $500 or more for a sheet of it. I would love to find some in the colors and sizes that I need but I think I'd have better luck finding snow in the Sahara. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 (edited) My brother gave me the scraps from when he had his kitchen counters done. He showed the guy that did the counter tops the pen I made and the guy wanted to have me make pens from other jobs he got to give to his customers as a thank you for doing business with him. The pens would match the material from each job. We could not work it out though. Some how he thought my time and labor wasn't worth even a fraction of what he charged for his work. Just as well, he went out of business shortly after doing my brothers counters. Most people I know got scraps from sellers. Make a pen for them and they would give away all the scraps on could want. It is going in the dumpster anyway. Edited October 29, 2019 by Scrappile OzarkSawdust and kmmcrafts 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 I've used epoxy glues on a lot of stuff.. I like the stuff that has the self mixing tube nozzle so you can apply it in small drops where you need them.. Though that type of nozzle seems to be hard to find for my local area.. They have 1, 5, and i think 10-15 minute set up times.. Gotta be quick with the one min.. if you have a lot of gluing to do.. but 5min seemed slow for me on another project.. 1min would have been great other than the glue dried up in the end of the nozzle while i was aligning my first project so when i went to glue the other 3-4 of them I went through more nozzles than I had, LOL .. As for the corian. You might contact local Home Depot etc. I imagine from time to time they get broken.. I've seen how the workers drive those forklifts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sycamore67 Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 Try using Google....It has several sources. Even Amazon has some 1/4" thick sheets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 1 hour ago, octoolguy said: Not at all Les, your idea and suggestion is right in line. I like the idea of your drafting board. What thickness of Lexan did you find? Where? How much? The point about the gluing is something that I hadn't thought out also. I wonder if super glue would work. Oh well, it was just an idea that I came up with for a house name/number plate that wouldn't be bothered by the weather. Not that we get any here. LOL. I had 1/4 and 1/2" Plexiglas. I've had it so long that the last time I tried to cut it the paper liner was stuck on permanently. I bought it from a plastic house in Denver called PlastiCraft. I used the 1/4" to make display boxes when I was into model railroading. I cut it on the table saw and for small pieces I used a Dremel table saw. The edges were smoothed with a propane torch and glued with MEK. They had a discard bin in which you could browse and purchase by the pound. The last time I went there to buy Delrin rod they were no longer selling to the public, only to businesses. Too bad as they were a wonderful source for plastic products. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted October 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 9 minutes ago, Rockytime said: I had 1/4 and 1/2" Plexiglas. I've had it so long that the last time I tried to cut it the paper liner was stuck on permanently. I bought it from a plastic house in Denver called PlastiCraft. I used the 1/4" to make display boxes when I was into model railroading. I cut it on the table saw and for small pieces I used a Dremel table saw. The edges were smoothed with a propane torch and glued with MEK. They had a discard bin in which you could browse and purchase by the pound. The last time I went there to buy Delrin rod they were no longer selling to the public, only to businesses. Too bad as they were a wonderful source for plastic products. Is there anything you haven't been into? Now it's model railroading? I thought I had too many hobbies but you have surpassed me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 If you have a Habitat For Humanity Resale Store you might check with them. Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 Check out ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 1 hour ago, octoolguy said: Is there anything you haven't been into? Now it's model railroading? I thought I had too many hobbies but you have surpassed me. I modeled railroads for over 40 years. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted October 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 4 hours ago, Rockytime said: I modeled railroads for over 40 years. I loved it too. My youngest son and I built a layout many years ago. Took up most of his bedroom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don watson Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 Hi Ray, I have this picture that was posted by Claymore a long way back. I don't know if he is still on this forum or not but this was the first use of Corian for Intarsia that I had seen. I had used it in my pen making though. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted October 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 5 hours ago, don watson said: Hi Ray, I have this picture that was posted by Claymore a long way back. I don't know if he is still on this forum or not but this was the first use of Corian for Intarsia that I had seen. I had used it in my pen making though. Thanks for posting this. I'd sure like to find a source. I don't want to buy a "kitchen's worth" to make one small plaque. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredfret Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 Try searching "solid surface" not just Corian. Corian is a trademark name for the stuff there are several makers. Some time ago there was a website that sold cutoffs but I don't remember the name. There is a huge difference in cutting Plexiglas/lexan and cutting solid surface materials. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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