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for DuPont Corian branded product
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ask that you use a dust mask, but use your own judgment.
Yes, DuPont, and other manufactures of nairoc do make the product thinner. The problem is finding a source. DuPont makes it point not to sell to homeworkshop types. They want everyone to take the DuPont installation instructional class.
The name of the game is chip removal, as built up of dust and chips in the cut will lead to re-melting of chips to surface; very bad and results in lots of sanding and filing. Others suggest using carbide tipped Router bits, fresh ground drill bits so sharp tools is a must.
want to see some amazing corian projects:
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cut into small square of corian and filled with dyed acrylic glue. They used small sandblast, but small router bit?
Phil