On The Edge

Creating the process for fabricating the sampling of edge profiles you see here was fun; from instructing step-by-step how they should be machined, to researching profile bits and cutting techniques for achieving the best quality profile.

This countertop made from Lumicor Java brings the semblance of the great northwest to the indoors; gloss finished edge full bull nose profile, UV sealed.

  

There is a first time for everything. This was a first for Lumicor, reverse wedge profile. To make things more interesting; this profile is hand machined in two steps, on a curved shape. Once the color is cut away, you can see the sparkle of the acrylic highlighted by the luminous color backed by chrome. The customer was thrilled with our sample and ordered a conference table with this elegant profile.

Using Lumicor Luminous with custom layers of color on both faces gives the appearance of added depth. When you machine dado’s revealing the clear acrylic you create 3-dimensional patters.

      


 When the machined detail is offset, you create even more dimension by adding shades of color to the pattern.

Problem solving is one thing I really enjoy doing. The process of resolving design issues and guiding people through the process of accomplishing their design goals is very rewarding. This customer had a problem with the metal frame, it was fabricated too small to fit the decorative panel. We walked through how to machine a rabbet into the edges of the decorative panel on both faces creating a ‘tongue’ that would fit into the U-channel. We also produced a template that is used to mill out for the hardware knuckle. 

Adding edgework and profiles to an already stunning product creates unlimited possibilities in design.