collinb Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 So I'm at this auction last night and a friend gives me something that he won but doesn't need. It's a chunk of Corian (brand) material, roughly 14" x 30" and 3/4" thick. I'm thinking of routing some channels in it and turning it into a router table top. Or I might cut it into multiple blocks to use for table tops. Whether tool or end product it has me thinking. (It's a faux white marble tone.) But because it's still unmodified I'm open to ideas. What would you make with such an piece? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 Jimy Diresta recently posted a video showing how he made an interesting lamp from Corian material... If you need a router table, that's probably a good choice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapid Roger Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 A person on a scroll saw site started using it to make various projects and it polishes up REAL nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 Would make a nice router table top for sure! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat60 Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 Another vote for router table top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 It makes a nice extended windowsill to put plants in. I have made specialty router bases out of it too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 I would love to throw a big piece like that between my ts rails as an extension to the right. It would also be nice as an outfeed/ assembly table since once the glue dries, it would chip right off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immortan D Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 I'd reserve for a future end product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collinb Posted January 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 2 hours ago, wtnhighlander said: Jimy Diresta recently posted a video showing how he made an interesting lamp from Corian material... If you need a router table, that's probably a good choice. I have router table in mind as my first choice. Right now I have 2, but one is your standard bench-top metal type. (The other is a floor-standing table.) I'm thinking of making a better bench-top unit. There are times that portability is desirable, esp when space is limited 2 hours ago, wdwerker said: It makes a nice extended windowsill to put plants in. I have made specialty router bases out of it too. I did that this past Fall with some other material. Great idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immortan D Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 Corian cutting boards are great too: http://s249.photobucket.com/user/jonwoodbloke/media/walnut/chop-021024x765.jpg.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Z. Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 9 hours ago, Brendon_t said: I would love to throw a big piece like that between my ts rails as an extension to the right. It would also be nice as an outfeed/ assembly table since once the glue dries, it would chip right off. +1. Actually, I'm in the middle of that project right now. 72" extension rails for my Inca 2200, and out feed table. Already have similar as my cabinet top/miter saw table. The 14" part may be a limitation. Shooting board? Bench hook? Router table fence? Anywhere you need something incredibly stable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collinb Posted January 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 Just curious -- has any one cut a T channel into this material, with what results? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgreenb Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 5 minutes ago, collinb said: Just curious -- has any one cut a T channel into this material, with what results? You need to route groove and then drop prefab T track into it. Corian is way too brittle to have any holding power from a T channel cut directly into it. The second you put any pressure on the bolt in the track, it'll break. I'm currently building a new miter station and using corian for the top. I'm planning on putting rockler aluminum T track in routed grooves. Corian is easy to cut and route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collinb Posted January 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 The final decision: Wife wants a table for plants. Wife gets a table for plants. I am considering routing a channel near the edges for water capture because overflows happen. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 I've never seen any that is 3/4" thick. I use 1/2" for all sorts of things, and even made a shooting board out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 Leave no inside sharp corners ! Cracks start there easily. A rounded bottom groove is fine, a square bottom groove will start cracks. Corian does make good plant tables. I have a Bonsai table outside w a Corian top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skatergirl46 Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 I have heard of some people turning pens with Corian blanks. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmotjr Posted December 21, 2016 Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 19 hours ago, Skatergirl46 said: I have heard of some people turning pens with Corian blanks. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Doing that as we speak. Making matched pen and pencil sets for some xmas gifts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJH30518 Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 I had some left over from cut-outs of a house that we had built that had Corian counter tops. The pieces sat for years, this I needed perfectly flat fence replacements for my shaper fence -- the wood ones needed replacing. The Corian fit the bill, and have been on the shaper for years. Still have some pieces left, and they are waiting for a good use. Mine will end up in something that needs to be flat and straight and won't be affected by moisture, and will take a lot of wear. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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