Cutting Corian

[Jim]

Well i finally got myself a tile cutter,ended up buying one from Wickes, the one my mate was going to mod was not suited for my use ...

 

[ataylor]

Well i finally got myself a tile cutter,ended up buying one from Wickes, the one my mate was going to mod was not suited for my use ...

Does this mean we are going to see some pens made in corian shortly mate ?

 

[Jim]

Does this mean we are going to see some pens made in corian shortly mate ?

Hopefully Tony, i will be making some blanks this weekend, ready for turning.

 

[Jim]

I cut several pieces of corian in slats of 7" x 1", glued them up and then halved then ready to drill this weekend. Messy work, i also got a little wet as i had left of the blade cover initially ... Lesson learnt.

 

[The Wood Bucket]

Yes you can get very wet doing that glad to see you have gotten your saw. How did it work?

 

[Jim]

Hi Gary, the saw works well on the long cuts, i will still need to use the bandsaw for cutting the slices off the glued blocks, i was toying with the idea last week of making a sled for the tile saw, i never did ..

 

[bellringer]

what band saw blade do you use for cutting the corian slices for the segment pen

 

[Jim]

I have just ordered two Bellringer, as the one on my saw at the moment is to big and rough for the smooth cut i need on the corian, i use 1/4" x .025" Tooth Pitch: 18 tpi, which cuts very smooth and leaves no ruts on the cut, the blade is actually advertised for modelling work ...

 

[bellringer]

well i have a 10 tpi so that should work

 

[Jim]

well i have a 10 tpi so that should work

Yes it should do, the one in the saw at the minute is a 6 tpi with leaves ruts in the corian, which then needs plenty of sanding before being able to glue it ...

 

[bellringer]

also if you want saw blades this is the best place i have found Kendal Tools and Machinery | Bandsaw Blades

 

[Jim]

also if you want saw blades this is the best place i have found Kendal Tools and Machinery | Bandsaw Blades

Just bookmarked the site, it may come in handy at a later date ...

 

[turnaround360]

Hi Jim,Is this anygood for your needs, oh first Thanks I got the package today may have to ask about assembly.
here
Toolstation > Painting & Decorating > Tiling Tools > QEP Diamond Wheel Wet Tile Cutter

 

[Jim]

Thanks Frankie, but i got myself a tile cutter now ...

Ah, just asked you about the pen kit in a PM ...

 

[Jim]

If you work with Corian i would recommend using a tile saw to make the long cuts, i have been preparing some blanks today using the saw, cutting up to 11" in length and it went through it like butter, leaving a nice even edge for gluing ...

 

[The Wood Bucket]

I agree. The wet tile saw is the way to go.