Thread: 1pc Scales w/Corian... initial findings

Allen - they look great. I like the shape and the "marble" look. Very well done!

Super Cool! I like the look and the shape.
Great Work
Charlie

Very nice scales. How is the weight and balance?

Indeed, very nice scales !!

I wonder what a square meter of Corian approximately cost. Any idea Allen?

Very Very Nice

A 4x6" sample of the Corian was $4.50. That is more than wood, but this material is easier to work since it requires nothing to stabilize or finish.

I have been very pleased with the initial piece. The width of the sample is listed as 1/2 inch, but it is actually a tad slimmer (.046" to be exact). The weight is good, but the next set I do (tomorrow) I will plane down so the finished piece will be a tad thinner but a bit lighter. The ones I have pictured are actually well balanced, but it is a 6/8 blade that is heavy. Most will likely prefer a tad lighter scale, thus why I am planning to shave the other piece I will be using. Hindsight, I may have gone tinner to start with but these actaully are very well balanced. It is now a matter of preference. Ideally for weight/balance the thickness will wind up at <.40". What throws it off a little (compared to factory scales) is the 1pc design that makes the scale toe-weighted.

The next piece will be in the "Lava Rock" color and is intended for my new Henckles I just recieved.

v/r

Allen

I really like the look. Great job.

Jordan

I know it's Corian with it's own characteristics and therefor not really comparable with another materials, but if you had to describe it which one does it resemble most?

Is it widely available ? You made me very curious

Originally Posted by RMC_SS_LDO

A 4x6" sample of the Corian was $4.50. That is more than wood, but this material is easier to work since it requires nothing to stabilize or finish.


Allen

I found a shop that specializes in the Corian counter tops. They through away all kinds of scrapes a lot bigger then 4X6". They said doing a sales ticket on the scrap wasn't worth the hassle so they just gave me 2'x18" slab. I made bench strops with mine.
What kind of saw did you use? I used table saw with a carbide blade to cut mine.

That looks really good. It can be cut with carbide right? Hmm I wonder if I can use my CNC at work to cut out a set with my carbide bits.