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Drilling half-inch thick Corian - jihhwood - 06-29-2019
I'm wondering about the drill speed at which I should set my floor-mounted drill press. I'll be drilling through holes for a project. If you've done this (or something like it), I'd be grateful for your thoughts. Thanks.
RE: Drilling half-inch thick Corian - The Tinman - 06-29-2019
Treat it as you would just about any brittle, easily splintered hardwood. Use a sharp bradpoint bit with a speed appropriate to the diameter, and always back it up with a block of wood on the exit because it will blow out otherwise.
RE: Drilling half-inch thick Corian - Snipe Hunter - 06-29-2019
Not as fast as wood and not as slow as steel. You might want to keep a spray bottle of water misting on the bit and hole to keep the plastic from melting, aid lubrication and keep the cut clean. Agree with the brad-point bit.
RE: Drilling half-inch thick Corian - Turner52 - 06-29-2019
Done it many times. Tinman is absoutly correct. Treat corian like any hardwood. It will dull any tye of cutter faster, but is very workable.
RE: Drilling half-inch thick Corian - jihhwood - 06-29-2019
Thanks very much -- sound advice, succinctly and clearly stated!
RE: Drilling half-inch thick Corian - fixtureman - 06-30-2019
How large are the holes if 1/2 or bigger I would use a plunge router with a 3/8 bit and spiral down