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Solid surface edges are typically double stacked face to back to create the 1 1/2" edge height. But there are times when you need a taller edge when the stack method is not the bet choice.
Betterly coving routers are an indespesible tool for the solid surface shop. The cove router has been overhauled from its original design to be a powerful, well designed tool for any coving application.
Refresh Gene has created the ultimate, custom grout inlay in a solid surface countertop. Not only is it unique, but this idea might just spark your interest to give something like this a try.
Osnaps are a great feature of AutoCAD. Having different Osnap Settings at your fingertips can make life a little easier. Here are a couple tips on how to do so... By Seth Emery
Inserting notes using Lisp commands is a basic use of the Lisp programming language, but it is something that I take advantage of countless times throughout the day. It is much faster than... By Seth Emery
When trimming or extending in AutoCAD, fencing speeds things up by allowing you to trim multiple objects at the same time... By Seth Emery
Learning how to use the UCS (User Coordinate System) will help you with many things. You can move or draw objects perpendicular or parallel to objects that are not aligned with 0° or 90°. By Seth Emery
Many times when you import a countertop shape into AutoCAD, none of the profiled edges are lined up with 0°. For countertops with sink cutouts, cooktop cutouts, etc., I like to line up the edge parallel... By Seth Emery
Turn a simple plastic sheet and your CNC into a vacuum table. Of course it's not as good as the real thing but it actually works pretty well.
One of the most difficult edge profiles designed for solid surface counter, is the 'No-Drip' edge. Some fabricators refer to it as a 'Marine Edge'. Making it look smooth and seamless, takes a bit of practice and patient.
Make your countertop unique with a custom inlay. Solid Surface is the perfect material and it's not as difficult as you might think. By Andy Graves