How to Route a Corian Edge
Corian is an acrylic material infused with what is essentially aluminum powder. Its main claim to fame has been for the use of kitchen counter tops, because it doesn't stain, is non-porous and therefore does not hold water, and it is hygienic, which means it is not a breeding ground for bacteria, which is a good thing during food preparation. The best part of Corian is that is was designed to be be worked just like wood, and virtually any tool that is used for carpentry can be used on it. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Decide what type of edge you want your Corian to have. Choose that particular bit that will give you a bevel, one that will round the edge or anything in between. Insert that bit into your router.
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Place your safety glasses over your eyes. Just like in woodworking, dust or pieces of Corian can get kicked up, so eye protection is mandatory.
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Place your router at one end of the Corian piece and adjust for depth of cut. Steady it and turn it on.
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Move slowly from one end to the other, exactly as you would on a piece of wood, and cut the edge out of the Corian. Continue on this way and create as many edges as the design calls for.
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Tips & Warnings
Corian flakes off and throws up a lot of dust. If your router has a vacuum attachment, this is a good place to use it.
Carbide-tipped router bits are near razor sharp, so be extra cautious when using one.
