[checkman]

I am just learning how to work with Corian countertops and I would like to know exactly what I should be doing since I don't have much room for error.

[glavine]

Corian Work Just Like Wood, Same Tools Are Used. If Your Making Joints Then A Skill Saw Can Be Used But You Need Clamps And A Straight Edge
As Far As Making Joints I Know They Use A Special Glue And Clamps To Bond The Edges, And I Don't Know What That Is Exactly.
If Your Not Doing That And Say You Have A Scrap Your Messing With Run In The Table Saw If Possible, You Can Also Route It With Regular Wood Carbide Bits. Good Luck

[heaphy]

Glavine is correct that woodworking tools are used with Corian. However, carbide blades and cutters should always be used. Get training before trying any complex Corian fabrication. You can learn a lot on my website:

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- Jim Heaphy

[bobbybob23]

I am just learning how to work with Corian countertops and I would like to know exactly what I should be doing since I don't have much room for error.

What is the best way to cut corian countertops?

[heaphy]

Your question isn't specific enough, bobbybob23. The best way to cut a Corian countertop in a residential kitchen would be different from the best way to cut it in a small custom fabrication shop. And that would be different from the best way to cut it in a large automated production shop. Are you a do-it-yourselfer or a pro? Are you making a straight cut, or a cutout for a sink or a cooktop. Cooktop cutouts have very exacting requirements. Ask a more detailed question and you will get a much better answer.

[tajc1205]

I am a do-it-yourselfer, making a straight cut to just trim off the edge so the rnage will fit better.

[johnnywhoops]

I'm a plumber with 14 yrs exp. I need to cut a corian countertop to unstall a new cooktop .I have to cut1/2 in on one side & a1/4 in on the other .what 's the best tool

[mohaviegreen]

I've always made my rough cut with a table saw,with a carbide blade. I cut the my measurements to about a half inch over of what I need, because I will use a router to finish my edges. I use the scrap square edges for straight edges and guides for the router by using a hot glue gun to attach them. You can also use a jig saw, but always make a rough cut and finish with router