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Title: cutting kitchen worktops
Post by robb6879 on Oct 9^th, 2008, 8:01pm

evening all.

i need to cut a standard wood chip work top. whats the best tool to use (i've tried jigs but not a good finish). also, i need to match in with an existing cut for a corner (its a straight corner but has a small curve to the end - approx 1" from the front edge). i'm really sorry that this is vague but it's quite hard to describe.

your thoughts please!

many thanks in advance

Title: Re: cutting kitchen worktops
Post by jasonB on Oct 9^th, 2008, 8:09pm

You will need to use a router with jig.

How sharp was the cutter the last time you used a jig, you need to allow one cutter per joint (two cuts) if its any blumter you will get a pore joint.

Jason

Title: Re: cutting kitchen worktops
Post by Lectrician on Oct 9^th, 2008, 8:14pm

I have always used a circular saw cutting from the reverse side for edges that are against walls etc.

For corners and edges that need the matching trims, I always get a friendly carpenter with his router and jig to do the job for me!