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snapolitano
Aug 16, 2009, 08:47 AM
I have to cut my corian counter in order to install a new stove - previous stove was somewhat smaller. What is the best way to approach
ballengerb1
Aug 16, 2009, 10:29 AM
Treat it like hardwood and cut with a circular saw, router or even a jig saw. Do not use a fine blade because it will cause too much heat. I rough with a circular saw and finish with a router. Put tape on the surface to avoid scratches
creahands
Aug 16, 2009, 12:15 PM
If using circular saw, use 40 tooth carbite tip blade.
Hot glue 1x2 to top as a straight edge. Put duct tape on counter top to keep saw from scratching counter.
If using router, use at least 1/2'' straight cut carbite bit.
With router definitely use a straight edge because router will wander.
Good luck
Chuck
21boat
Aug 16, 2009, 01:30 PM
Just to poke in here I remember back in the 90s when the corian people told the customers it had to be done by there people. We were redoing some counter tops at a Health Campus and the Campus was told it would be over 500$ just to make 2 cuts. Hard To believe... We said we will do it for $300.00 and we did...
ballengerb1
Aug 16, 2009, 04:17 PM
Yep and they still make it difficult to get some of their products to work with Corian.