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myxpykalix
06-23-2011, 05:03 PM
I want to make a couple simple desk nameplates for the girls down at one of our local self storage places, they call me when people leave stuff in units and i just got 3 sheets of 1" foam insulation for a project along with some tools for free.

Anyway I just want to carve their names into white corian and slip it into a base of purpleheart. How is the best way to accent the carved letters, with a shot of black paint then wipe overspray with a rag?
COBOB
06-23-2011, 05:42 PM
Squeege it, wrap a rag around a bit of wood and squeege. If the paint dries too fast for that, sand it off. I go to 320 or 400 grit and it polishes right up.
wberminio
06-23-2011, 10:30 PM
Jack
Check out Ed Langs blog
http://www.shopbotblog.com/index.php/2008/01/easy-signs-in-five-steps
myxpykalix
06-24-2011, 03:30 AM
Speaking of Ed, he's practically my neighbor but i haven't heard or seen him here for a long time....You still kickin Ed?
cowboy1296
06-24-2011, 12:03 PM
Not sure if you saw this picture or not but it was my first and only experience with corian. It was fairly easy. I used tabs like normal and they cut off with a jig saw. I did not worry about wiping the excess paint i just sanded it off later. I did use two coats and let it dry for 48 hrs. 400 grit is fine and not sure if it will stick but i sprayed a light coat of poly from an aerosol can, mostly to shine up the letters.
myxpykalix
06-24-2011, 02:36 PM
Thats a nice example Rick, it shows me what i needed to know. I just need to use a high grit sandpaper.
I guess i need to change out the 20 grit huh?:eek:
jerry_stanek
06-24-2011, 05:29 PM
Thats a nice example Rick, it shows me what i needed to know. I just need to use a high grit sandpaper.
I guess i need to change out the 20 grit huh?:eek:

No jack you just need to stack 20 sheets together that way you have 400 grit worth.
cowboy1296
06-24-2011, 06:13 PM
There was a little trial and error here and i got my feed rates and other settings from a member on here and they worked great. i used about a medium sand paper until there was just a small amount of paint left where it should not be, then i went to 400.

anyhow post a picture of what ever you do cause i need some ideas
chiloquinruss
06-24-2011, 08:06 PM
20 grit will work, you just use the other side of the sheet! :) Russ