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   douglas2cats | Mar 03, 2005 05:09pm | #1

   Tagua Nut? Deer/Elk/Moose Antler? Bone colored Corian?

   The first is often sold through WW places - I think Rockler or Woodcraft may have it.

   The second is often available from Knife making suppliers.

   Googling the first 2 should work to find a source but the 3" round size you need could give you problems unless you glue something up.

   For the Corian, you can buy 1/2" thick 4"x4" samples from them for $2 ea.

   http://www.coriansamples.com/StoreFront.bok

   If you build it - he will come.

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   hammer1 | Mar 03, 2005 05:15pm | #2

   I think in that size range you may have to use solid surface material like Corian. The are nuts and antlers available but the 3" diameter will be a hard one to find. Maybe some moose antlers would yeild large enough pieces. For budget concerns, you can find solid surface cutting boards pretty inexpensively.

   Beat it to fit / Paint it to match

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   jasonb | Mar 03, 2005 08:54pm | #3

   This is a link to a UK supplier, but they are owned by an American company, see details under the introduction section.

   http://www.ivoryalternative.com/index.htm

   Just found the US site

   http://www.masecraftsupply.com/index.html

    

   Jason

   Edited 3/3/2005 2:14 pm ET by jasonb

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   jones | Mar 08, 2005 05:20am | #4

   I got the Corian from the web site. I am guessing that hide glue won't stick to it. got any guesses.

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   douglas2cats | Mar 08, 2005 05:37am | #5

   Well I'm pretty sure the colormatched joint adhesive that Corian makes is epoxy based, so clearly epoxy will stick to the Corian. But I'm wondering about your bedposts. Are they solid wood and you're trying to glue to endgrain? If so, you might want to consider using some dowels to strengthen the connection. If you go back to the Corian sample website, then click their home link you can find a lot of FAQ and datasheet info on their site. I'm think there's probably some info there that would help you.If you build it - he will come.

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   migraine | Mar 08, 2005 08:13pm | #6

   Crazy glue will stick corian to wood.  As a matter of fact, years ago, that is how the sandwich edge detail of corian/wood/corian was done.  WE would clamp up the pieces together and then wick the glue from the backside.  We used the thin type.  There are various forms of crazy glue.  Go to a good model/hobby store.  They should have the type you need.  Just tell them it's acrylic to wood adhesion

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   withthegrain | Mar 08, 2005 10:43pm | #7

   Several years ago one of my students, who worked in a custom cabinet shop, gave me a bunch of Corian sink cutouts. They have set in the corner of the shop ever since. Now this discussion has me thinking of uses for it. Can it really be turned on a wood lathe? What is the best glue for building up thickness? Does this stuff have any strength or grain? Two of the chunks are this great off white/ivory color.

   Thanks, Dennis

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   RickW | Mar 09, 2005 12:27am | #9

   To answer some of your questions: yes, it can be turned , but with a scraping action rather than cutting. The best adhesive for build-up is the one the manufacturer supplies for seaming.
   It is brittle, and must be supported if it overhabngs very much.It has no grain.
   For more info, try the "Corian for the Creative" website below.
   Hope this helps.
   Rick W.
   http://stonewood.safeshopper.com/

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   douglas2cats | Mar 09, 2005 03:30am | #10

   This is a pretty good writeup on turning with Corian

   http://www.wnywoodturners.com/workshops/fscoriandemo/fscdemo1.htmIf you build it - he will come.

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   hairball | Mar 08, 2005 11:55pm | #8

   This sounds like an application where the Corian would be sandwiched between two pices of wood, in which case I would not fully trust ANY glue. As a certified Corian fabricator, I would suggest that you dowel the two pieces of wood together with the Corian in between. Drill an oversized hole in the Corian to allow for expansion and contraction and apply a couple small dabs of silicone between the Corian and the wood to keep it from turning. If you can locate a Corian fabricator close to you, you could probably pick up a few scrap pieces at no charge. Most fabricators just throw away their sink cutouts and should have a wide variety of colors to choose from.

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   lwj2 | Mar 09, 2005 04:26am | #11

   Texas Knifemakers Supply has alternative ivory, hippo teeth and mammoth ivory.

   http://www.texasknife.com/TKS_Mainframe.htm

   Koval Knives has similar materials and also offers elephant ivory.

   http://www.kovalknives.com/home.htm

   Good luck!

   Leon Jester
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   jones | Mar 09, 2005 04:45am | #12

   I made my caps and a little applique this morning. Corian turns like a champ. The stuff tickles a little bit when it tags you coming off the face plate, but the end result is pretty good.

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   jones | Mar 10, 2005 04:56pm | #13

   Here is a trick for "ivory-izing" Corian. Get Cameo White corian, and scuff the deuce out of it with some 200 grit. Then take dry powder nutmeg stain and rub the powder in. Absolutely looks like ivory. I'd put up a photo but I'm an idiot.