OCtoolguy Posted October 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 4 hours ago, fredfret said: 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. I'll give that a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted November 3, 2019 Report Share Posted November 3, 2019 (edited) Hey, I just came across this picture of the vase and pens I made out of Corian from my brothers counter tops. AND, the prettiest thing, the rose was out of my garden also... Edited November 3, 2019 by Scrappile NC Scroller, hotshot, meflick and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted November 28, 2019 Report Share Posted November 28, 2019 @octoolguy, messing around in the basement yesterday and I came across the trivet I made out of Corian. Then later when in bed looking at old magazines I came across the article I read that was about cutting Corian. The magazine is the SSW "Holiday Ornaments Toy and Gifts Volume 2" Finding the two related item on the same day must be an omen or something, though I'd better post or or I might turn to dust or something... meflick and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted November 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2019 4 hours ago, Scrappile said: @octoolguy, messing around in the basement yesterday and I came across the trivet I made out of Corian. Then later when in bed looking at old magazines I came across the article I read that was about cutting Corian. The magazine is the SSW "Holiday Ornaments Toy and Gifts Volume 2" Finding the two related item on the same day must be an omen or something, though I'd better post or or I might turn to dust or something... Thanks Paul. I gave up on trying to find a source that didn't require my first-born. Never did find one for thin material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Finn Posted December 7, 2019 Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 I have used Corian as an inlay, but next to wood it appeared very flat because of no grain. I eventually sold it, but it took over six months of trying to accomplish. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackman Posted December 7, 2019 Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 On 10/29/2019 at 8:18 PM, Rockytime said: I modeled railroads for over 40 years. I worked railroad for 41 OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackman Posted December 7, 2019 Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 I just happen to be setting up at a craft show tomorrow next to a woman selling corian cutting boards. She has a bunch of small stuff 4” square up to big sheets. Told her I was thinking about cutting some. Now I see this discussion an I have that holiday ornament magazine Scrappile showed. No excuses for me now lol OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted December 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 16 hours ago, trackman said: I just happen to be setting up at a craft show tomorrow next to a woman selling corian cutting boards. She has a bunch of small stuff 4” square up to big sheets. Told her I was thinking about cutting some. Now I see this discussion an I have that holiday ornament magazine Scrappile showed. No excuses for me now lol Find out her source and let us know. I've searched until my eyes fell out. Is she able to get 1/4" thickness? I'd love to give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachnlearn Posted December 7, 2019 Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 Between Corian and the multiple competitors should find a source. RJF https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corian#Product_lines OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl S Posted December 7, 2019 Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 Here you go you can get some here. https://coriandesignsamples.colors2u.net/product/corian-solid-surface-hot/ OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackman Posted December 7, 2019 Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 She said she gets cut offs from a cabinet factory. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted December 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 2 hours ago, trackman said: She said she gets cut offs from a cabinet factory. Can you get her contact info? I might place an order if she will ship. Thanks. That looks like just what the doctor ordered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted December 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 3 hours ago, Karl S said: Here you go you can get some here. https://coriandesignsamples.colors2u.net/product/corian-solid-surface-hot/ Thanks. They don't specify thickness. Only options are size. I'm looking for 1/4". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl S Posted December 8, 2019 Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 32 minutes ago, octoolguy said: Thanks. They don't specify thickness. Only options are size. I'm looking for 1/4". Call them there is a phone Number listed in their Customer Service Tab?? OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted December 8, 2019 Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 I have only seen 1/2" and 1" . Far as I can tell there is no 1/4" but I could be wrong. I've made pens from 1/2" Corian. I was able to get 1/2" from a local counter top plant. I just went in and they showed me to a large saw and said help yourself to the scraps. I picked up an armful and they even cut it into 1/2" strips for pens. I did find some pure white 1" Corian on ebay for pen blanks and bought a few. Pure white is rare I think and colors are not common either. This information is worth exactly whatever you want it to be. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachnlearn Posted December 8, 2019 Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 Odd timing of this thread. SDGOOD just posted a trivet pattern and wrote it would scorch if a very hot pot is put on it. He wrote, " Cutting trivets from Corian is an option that can look nice. Corian can be difficult to find and it is not cheap but it looks nice when cut. Some guys have had success looking for countertop installers and getting their scraps. " Gee, wonder where I can find some? RJF From Steves blog; http://scrollsawworkshop.blogspot.com/2019/12/16-six-inch-trivets-scroll-saw-patterns.html OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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