corian seams

[racerboy]

I am fabricating my first Corian countertops. I have read the Corian fabrication manual. But it does not say if the seaming is done good side up or upside down. I am thinking it should be done good side up so you can be sure both pieces line up correctly. Does anyone know the proper way to do this? Thanks.

[tomkk]

In the shop I do them upside down So I can epoxy the patch across the seam for strength before I turn it over.
On the jobsite it can only be done right side up.

Tom

[tomkk]

Actually I do everything I can ,bottom side up before it is turned over. Edging, patches, buildup, and bowl.
Solid surface is heavy enough that I only want to handle as little as possible.
Hope this helps.

Tom

[racerboy]

Thanks Tom, but how do you get the edge of the two pieces flush with each other when it is upside down?

[tomkk]

I get every thing on tables or stands level as I can and spaced up off the table with 3/4 scrap so that the epoxy squeeze out does not touch table.
Dry fit the seam and shim wherever necessary.
Tom