FABRICATION
Cutting is best done with a worm drive portable saw and a 7” diamond blade with a water spray attachment. A masonry carbide abrasive blade may be used but will have a shorter life. The same applies to hole drillings. Diamond core bits with a water spray attachment is suggested. Carbide tip drill bits can be used but the drill bit life will be shorter.
DUCHEM recommends that safety glasses and dusk masks be worn when cutting any surface material.
ASSEMBLY
The epoxy cement may be used for jointing and fastening the tops to the casework. Mixing instructions are printed on the cement container. All parts to be joined together must be clean and free of dirt and grease. A rough surface will form a stronger joint than a smooth surface, so use course sandpaper where required. Epoxy cement will harden in about 30 minutes. The actual curing time will vary with temperature and humidity. Masking tape may be used to keep the epoxy cement from finished surfaces, but the tape must be removed before epoxy cement hardens. Before it fully hardens, epoxy cement may be removed with a putty knife and a damp rag.
