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Title: worksurfaces
Post by del on Oct 11^th, 2005, 1:50pm

whats the best way to cut worksurfaces ,i only have a jigsaw and dont want to chip the laminate

Title: Re: worksurfaces
Post by trowelhead on Oct 11^th, 2005, 6:13pm

It depends on what you want cut!
Do you want a 'hole' (ie for a sink) or a cut to butt up/join 2 lengths?
If its a join i would ask the supplier of the worktop(it doesn't cost too much more to have done) if its a cut out i would wait for somebody better qualified than myself,ie a WOODBUTCHER! ;)

Title: Re: worksurfaces
Post by MarkS on Oct 11^th, 2005, 8:18pm

You can get special jigsaw blades for laminates but I doubt you will get an immaculate cut.

The professionals seem to use a router and a template. But it needs to be a decent powerfull router.

If you say what you want to do you should get an answer.

But what do I know I'm in IT.

Title: Re: worksurfaces
Post by WOLF on Oct 11^th, 2005, 10:18pm

if the worktop is over 28MM in depth then DO NOT cut with a jigsaw if cutting to length, even with a "laminate" blade... as the depth will make the blade wander in its stroke!!, also things like the blade sharpness can have quite a barring on the matter in hand!! so as asked is it a cut to length, or a cut "OUT" for sink/appliance!!

Title: Re: worksurfaces
Post by mailee on Oct 11^th, 2005, 11:04pm

Bl**dy big good quality router everytime! I even use it for the sink cutouts. Takes alittle longer than using the circular saw and jigsaw but gives a far better finish. Looks more professional and gives me a chance to show off my router skills. ;D

Title: Re: worksurfaces
Post by del on Oct 12^th, 2005, 10:44am

wrote on Oct 11^th, 2005, 10:18pm:

both really