Drilling half-inch thick Corian

[jihhwood]

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.

[The Tinman]

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.

[Snipe Hunter]

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.

[Turner52]

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.

[jihhwood]

Thanks very much -- sound advice, succinctly and clearly stated!

[fixtureman]

How large are the holes if 1/2 or bigger I would use a plunge router with a 3/8 bit and spiral down