Corian

[Bryan Milham]

Hi folks,

I've been given some large off-cuts of Corian, as I've never used the stuff before are there any tips.

My main question is how do I cut it down to the size I want. I've looked online and they start talking about specialist cutters etc., but can I just use a bandsaw, will it ruin the blade's teeth and need changing, or should I use an old blade to start with.

Would a tablesaw with TCT teeth on the blade be best.

Appreciate any advice from the Hive mind of this forum.

[Lazurus]

Must admit I have never cut it with a band saw I just used a grinder, diamond wheel and a straight edge, however I have turned and used a router on it and all was good. Very fine dust like talcum powder so relevant PPE a must. Polishes well to.

[Martin Lawrence]

  Brian,

I have used a Chop saw and band saw without any side effects.

When turning rough shape and for a finish it is best using negative rake scrapers as it is very brittle and sometimes chips.

Cheers Martin

[GBF]

I have used a bandsaw .
how much do you have to cut up bryan I have a blade in my saw due for changing if you bring it here I will use up this blade on it

Regards George

[Evets]

I've cut it with both band saw and circular saw without problem. I also find it turns better with scrapers as it can be quite brittle

[happy amateur]

I have used quite a bit of corian. I found cutting it on the bandsaw using 11tpi or greater gave the best results. Have glued it straight from the bandsaw using ca (Super glue)

Fred Taylor
orchard-woodturners.org.uk

[Derek]

I also have cut it on the bandsaw with no bad effects but then that was only small amounts. I also use a tenon saw to cut it(not my best one). If turning then the normal tools can be used and treat the same as you would acrylic blanks for pens when finishing it. You can get a great finish on the lathe.
Forgive the photo's but these are from way back when I first started turning

[Paul Hannaby]

I also cut corian on the bandsaw. It does blunt tools faster than wood but it isn't instant!

Avoid putting too much heat into it when cutting or sanding or it will go soft and might disintegrate.

[julcle]

Hi Brian  --  Like everyone else I have used the band saw with a finer blade than usual, I think about 14tpi but must admit never even thought about what the tpi or blade set should be I just used what was in the saw and it worked fine.  Julian

[Bryan Milham]

Gent's thanks for all the replies.

I have a bandsaw blade I keep for cutting GRP coated plywood. It's a bit courser than some suggestions so I'll use that one first and see if it does the trick and how it affects the sharpness.

[GBF]

It is better cut with a course blade because it will not generate as much heat

Regards George

[Bryan Milham]

Thank you George, That makes complete sense.

See you Wed Evening

[malcy]

I have cut Corian using a bandsaw and table saw without any noticeable problems. Too much heat will cause some melting and I would guess prolonged cutting with the same blade will cause some blunting as Corian is acrylic filled with stone dust. Turning as stated above. Gluing Corian can be an issue and ca glue is ok , but trials with particular types is recommended. Hope this helps. Malcolm.

[hughie]

Hi folks,

I've been given some large off-cuts of Corian, as I've never used the stuff before are there any tips.

My main question is how do I cut it down to the size I want. I've looked online and they start talking about specialist cutters etc., but can I just use a bandsaw, will it ruin the blade's teeth and need changing, or should I use an old blade to start with.

Would a tablesaw with TCT teeth on the blade be best.

Appreciate any advice from the Hive mind of this forum.

Pretty much any wood saw will do, fine blades will give a finer finish. Hand saws, jigsaws, table saw, standard blades nothing fancy. Coarse blades will rip through an chip, I like a variable speed jigsaw for cut control lower speed help to avoid chipping, slower job though. But you can join it readily using Dupont products  and as far as I know they are best for this . 

https://casf.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/K-25290-Adhesives.pdf

Watch out it will shatter if you drop it but other than that its not difficult to work with, polishes well. I hasn't turned any but I imagine sharp tools with light cuts will work.