We're using 1/2" Corian for signs. What settings are best for router r.p.m. and inches per minute. Thanks.
Posted by John Smith (Member # 1308) on :
Jean, the cabinet folks here and the special TV homeshows use regular woodworking routers and sanders to work with this material. The routers run right at 25,000 RPMs with carbide bits. So, anything below that will be okay with a moderate tracking. Let us see your finished project !
Posted by VICTORGEORGIOU (Member # 474) on :
We did just one Corian job, and the stuff routed just like ordinary material, as John says.
Even though we used the vacuum, the flourlike dust went right thru and the whole shop was white. I am told that white dust is a carcinogin, so wear masks accordingly. Vic G
Posted by Glenn Taylor (Member # 162) on :
How does Corian hold up outdoors? I've been told by some not to use it at all for outdoors and others have said it holds up fine.
Naturally, I be confuzed. Posted by Jean Shimp (Member # 198) on :
Regarding the outdoor use of Corian - I checked on a sign that we did over a year ago and it looked great. I would caution to say that this sign was situated in a garden setting where it did not get a lot of intense U.V. exposure. I would be aprehensive about using a dark color Corian in a southern exposure. We have a test piece that's been outside our shop for about 4 years. It's a blue color and has faded some. The material structure hasn't changed; I believe we could bring the color back by polishing it. I would like to try using a good clear coat to see how it will affect the fading.
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