turning corian

[grandy]

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.

 

[kenvalaska]

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

 

[grandy]

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

 

[hockenbery]

wear a respirator

It can be a bit dusty and that stuff just can be good to breath.

have fun,
Al

 

[Dave Mueller]

Check out Andy Chen's demo

Andy has been turning corian for years and does some beautiful work. He also did a demo on turning corian at the Albuquerque AAW meeting and his notes are in the handout book, which I believe can be purchased here http://www.woodturner.org/shop/Products.asp?tCID=11. It has a lot of good information on segmenting corian pieces.
Dave

 

[Turnedoutright]

Turned mortar and pestle from Corian

See the video:http://www.youtube.com/user/turnedoutright

I use CA glue and special made tools that scrape rather than cut.

don@turnedoutright.com