Quote Originally Posted by CarveOne View Post
Actually, that is a very good suggestion, and that's what I'm looking for. This restaurant is nicely decorated with old west type decor. Browns, yellows, etc. I would think that one of the reddish brown hues of terra cotta with other color faux stone chips in it would look nice. Question is will that stuff chew up the cutter? I don't know what they use to get the stone look. Anybody know?

CarveOne
Just getting back to this thread. If you are asking if lanimate or solid surface materials will chew up a bit I will say no. A carbide cutter may not last as long, but I have cut solid surface materials before and it cuts great. cabinet makers "trim" laminate all of the time with flush trim bits. I would suggest ramping the plunge. It has worked for me. If using either, one could mask off the top and paint cut areas with spray paint.........