Corian Pen Blanks

[jenamison]

I recently got into a bidding war on ebay for pen blanks that were pre drilled. I don't know if anyone on here was involved but I am wondering how difficult they are to drill. I liked his because he has several that were two toned or had several colors laid in it where it might be unique when turned. Can anyone tell me about this or if there is any where that you can purchase predrilled blanks?

 

[tipusnr]

I get corian pieces from a countertop installer as they are leftovers from jobs. Drilling them is not much different than wood. Just go slowly, clear the bit often, and make sure you are in the center of the piece as they are fairly narrow.

Good luck.

 

[jwoodwright]

I use B&D Bullet Bits. What a difference. Speed kills. New info says to drip water in the hole as you drill. I haven't and I've had blowouts...[xx(]

 

[Guest]

I don't use any water,go slow and pull the bit out often.
I also do not use a back-up block/
Haven't had any blow outs yet.
I do keep my bits sharp.
You gotta love the Drill Dr.

 

[ashaw]

I use corain alot. Do not use water as you are drilling. I have had drill bind on me when I added water. Just go slow and like everyone else was saying, pull the bit out often.
I also glue two pieces together. Just clamp them up twenty-four hours, that when you will get a seamless look.

 

[tipusnr]

My source for corian has dried up (hopefully temporary). Does anyone know of another commercial source? DuPont doesn't want to deal with a small hobbyist like me (from what I can tell). Can't blame them as there wouldn't be a lot of profit in it.

 

[Bev Polmanteer]

If you look on the trading posts you will see that I have some for trading. I have about 50+ blanks that I will trade for any good figured blanks. I won't be able to do much about them until next week cause I am at a friends in Colorado until Sunday and just managed to get a few minutes on his computer!

 

[jwoodwright]

Tip, I have some extra as well. I too am looking to trade... []



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[pen-turners]

All,
I have some of the corian laminates that Jennifer mentioned in the first post. I will post a picture of them later today and will proably trade some away. I'm looking mostly for acrylics or BB blanks.

Chris

 

[penhead]

Like everyone else has stated - drill slow, remove bit often.

I have a variation of colors that I can turn into pen blanks and would like to trade, will have to check the colors when I get home. Anyone willing to trade looking for a paricular color..?

Thanks,
JohnPayton

 

[tipusnr]

Looks like I started something! Thanks but I've nothing left worth trading!! Luckily, I did get some corian given to me by a lovely couple in my woodturner's club last night as well as some good ideas on improving my harvesting sled.