Rotex and Corian which abrasives

[andyman]

It looks like we have our first Corian job in 2 weeks time so I'm going to bite the bullet and get RO150, my question which abrasive for finishing?

For solid surface at the mo we use My Makita 6" with the discs supplied by supplier of tops.

Brilliant 2 I was looking at, any advice and do I need to get a hard pad, and super soft for round over etc?

Thanks

 

[galwaydude18@gmail.com]

I cant wait to see your corian job Andyman.

 

[gkaiseril]

Have you looked at the Abrasives Search tool?

It is suggesting Garnat, Titan, or Vlies and they also have some suggestions on which pads to consider.

 

[Mickfb]

I use Abranet. You get no dust build up and they seem to last longer.

 

[GarryMartin]

Take a look at http://cdukltd.co.uk/uploads/download/tech_bulletin.pdf for some information.

You'll also find quite a few posts on here if you search for Corian - here's one example from a thread I was involved in a little while ago http://festoolownersgroup.com/finishing/sanding-corian-29610/msg290771/#msg290771

 

[Nippychippy]

 

[andyman]

The Fes site says Granat & Viles, CDUK  Brilliant 2  & Platin to finish maybe both do a good job?

 

[Sparktrician]

You may find something of value in the attached PDF file.  Its contents came from the Festool Solid Surface class taught by Steve Bace. 

 

[andyman]

I cant wait to see your corian job Andyman.

Looking forward to it myself about 10m top and 11m of upstand I'll try and remember to take some photos

 

[andyman]

You may find something of value in the attached PDF file.  Its contents came from the Festool Solid Surface class taught by Steve Bace.

For some reason it won't open

 

[Sparktrician]

You may find something of value in the attached PDF file.  Its contents came from the Festool Solid Surface class taught by Steve Bace.

For some reason it won't open

Hmmm...  It opens here just fine. 

 

[andyman]

Tried about 5 times strange I'll try again tomorrow

 

[tjbnwi]

Opened fine for me.

Tom

 

[tbellemare]

Steve Bace has taught me several things, for which, I'm quite grateful.

He and Lance are my go-to guys for solid surface questions. I consider both total experts... And not just in solid surface subjects.

Tom

 

[andyman]

You may find something of value in the attached PDF file.  Its contents came from the Festool Solid Surface class taught by Steve Bace.

Thanks I managed to open on my desk top fine

 

[Stephen B]

Is his technique and grit sequence applicable to marble, with regard to degree of gloss or satin result?

 

[Sparktrician]

Is his technique and grit sequence applicable to marble, with regard to degree of gloss or satin result?

In a word, no.  Solid surface materials are very soft, compared to stone-based products which require diamond abrasives and water. 

 

[abgoto]

Is his technique and grit sequence applicable to marble, with regard to degree of gloss or satin result?

In theory, yes.  The measure of surface hardness is the Mohs index.  On that scale of 1-10 where 1 is talc and 10 is diamond, Corian is between 2 and 3, marble is between 3 and 4 and aluminum oxide (Granat abrasive) is 9. 

Polishing the marble walls of a vestibule is one of my upcoming projects, so I'll report back on whether or not the technique and grit sequence works in practice.

 

[andyman]

You may find something of value in the attached PDF file.  Its contents came from the Festool Solid Surface class taught by Steve Bace.

Thanks I managed to open on my desk top fine

Printed this off going with the sander

 

[E30Mark]

I use 120 / 240 / 400 / grey scotch-brite for a satin finish - All on a hard backing with my Bosch AC150  [eek]

What colour corian are you fitting?