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    Default Using CW to thckness stock?

    I was curious if anyone has used the machine to do this technique, I have 1/2 corian and i try to protect my planer and since carbide router bits are cheaper i was wondering if i can put the 1/2 corian in a sled and make a mpc with a vector region like the last tips and tricks to make it cut the thickness down to 1/4 inch to use in litho's.

    Carbide 1/2 straight bit $30.00

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    I image that can be done, but sure does seem like a real waste of 1/4 of corian. You must be getting it for next to nothing! And definitely wont be very fast either.
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    Buddy that does countertops gave me some of the scrap and it had glue and stuff on it. But having a hard time figuring out how to salvage any more than the 1/4 for the litho, any saw blade will remove 1/8" so its lost anyway.

    Im open for suggestions

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    Stephen, this can be done very easy. It will take a long time.
    put your corian in a sled, then draw a series of squares centered both ways to cover the area you wish to reduce,
    each set of sq.s have to be 3/8 or 1/2 smaller then the one before ,it depending on the bit size you use.
    set the max cut depth to about .125. remember the straight bit works on
    the center of the bit. it will follow the sq. drawn leaving a 3/8 or 1/2 path.
    The straight bit will leave a smooth surface when finished.
    Try this on a peice of 1/2 plywood first, just a small area first.
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    I recommend a slow feed rate and spiral out from the center if you can. This will reduce any cupping from tension release and heat.

    Another option would to remove most with a band saw and clean it up with the CW. Use a 3 to 5 TPI blade with a hook or skip tooth pattern. A feed rate of about 1 inch per minute for pieces up to 6" in width should give you a nice cut. I like to but a sub-fence on my fence that stops at the beginning of the blade. This allows the material to expand at the cut without pushing the piece away from the fence.

    If you do get any cupping you can always heat the piece in an oven to about 300 degrees F and press flat while it cools.

    I hope this helps.
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    Last edited by Ken Dolph; 08-09-2011 at 08:48 AM. Reason: addition

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    Use the "grid" and snap lines and assign a bit. Quick and easy.
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    How about using a power hand planner?
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    Depending on the size of your Corian, I would make a press board flat base and place quality wood rails around 4 sides that lets you double stick tape your 1/2 in Corian into it. You build a large flat base for your 1/2 inch router so it will float over every area of the base. Install a End mill and go to town surfacing the Corian to down to slightly over 1/4 inch. Use your planer for a single pass to clean up the marks.

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