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gbgscw · Feb 18, 2009, 01:46 PM

I have a Corian counter top. I purchased a stainless steel slide-in range. Because the range is wider in the front, it will not slide all the way into the counter top opening. I need to cut notches in the counter top on either side of the opening about 1/2 inch wide by 2 inches deep. Can I do this using a circular saw with a carbide tip blade? Any tips on the process?

ballengerb1 · Feb 19, 2009, 11:45 AM

Put down duct tape around the area where you will be cutting. This will avoid scratches from the saw sole plate. You can also use a jig saw since you can't really make a notch with a circular saw.

gbgscw · Feb 19, 2009, 02:47 PM

Thanks for the duct tape idea. What I meant to ask is, will the carbide tip circular saw blade adequately cut through Corian? I was planning to initially make the cuts with the circular saw, then cut the remaining material (that the circular saw blade cannot reach) with a jig saw. That way I will have a nice, clean cut where it is visible at the top & front after the range is installed. I have a hard time getting a straight, clean cut with a jig saw.

ballengerb1 · Feb 19, 2009, 02:51 PM

I hear you regarding the jig saw, they like to go where they want. Yes carbide is great but even a good steel blade will cut Corian, just will dull quicker. Jig saw blades have an undulation in th teeth, kind of a wavy set of teeth. You could try using a reciprocating saw with a spped control.

gbgscw · Feb 19, 2009, 03:32 PM

I thought of the reciprocating saw too, but you wouldn't be able to use a fence to get a straight cut.

creahands · Feb 20, 2009, 01:24 AM

If you have a router it will make the cut you need using a straight bit.

Chuck

gbgscw · Feb 21, 2009, 11:33 AM

That would be ideal, but my router is on the blink...

creahands · Feb 22, 2009, 01:14 AM

If using a jig saw buy a wide blade for it. Will hold the line better. Also hot glue apiece of 1X2 to corian as a guide. After u make the cut use a soap stone to ease the sharp cut edge. The duct tape can be put on after u glue the 1 by. For a cut as short as u have to make, the jig saw with guide should work fine.

Good luck
Chuck

gbgscw · Feb 23, 2009, 05:23 PM

Thanks Chuck.

creahands · Feb 25, 2009, 08:32 AM

Hi gbgscw

Glad to be of help. Let us know how it turns out

Thanks
Chuck

kidolph · Mar 11, 2009, 08:27 AM

The corner of the notch should not be left square. This be a place for a crack to start. You should always raidus thi insid corners.

I am sure that you have done this job already. But for others you should drill a 1/2" hole where you want the corner to be then cut to the hole to make a proper installation.

Also, the saw marks should also be sanded out.

I hope this helps.
Ken

gbgscw · Mar 11, 2009, 01:35 PM

Thanks Ken