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turning corian

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grandy

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I have a sink cut-out of corian.Any suggestions to prepare
to turn. First time working with this. What glue should I use?
How do I clean surface to glue? Anything else I need to know
will be appreciated.
 
As long as I remember that corian is a plastic, I do better. It is quite dense and can create some noises with less than zippy sharp tools that will chase the cats and dogs from the neighborhood.

Here is a good article from another turner

http://kurthertzog.com/articles/corian/workingwcorian.htm

I like to use the clear (non amber) epoxy because the joint line does not have color. Some use CA glue, but I use it on things like pig tail turner handles that tend to get into the dishwasher sometimes and CA glue is not tolerant of heat (besides turning brittle and a few other problems over time).

Finish surface to finish surface glues best, and colors do mix nicely for patterns. I have sawn to thinner (think veneer) thickness to accent.

Sales samples are another good source of colors for accents and combinations.

Have fun
 
Thanks for the info. The article is very
good. I'll let theforum know if it turns
out well.
Sandra
 
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