Plastic laminate is surprisingly easy to cut. You can do it with a circular saw, a jigsaw, a router or even some hand tools. Always laminate your Thermal Pouch first, let it cool, and then trim. The Bosch TBR jigsaw blade is an ideal choice for cutting laminate materials. It gives a very clean edged cut on the decorative side of the laminated material. There are downsides, however. If you lack another kind of trimmer, you can definitely use the scissors to trim your laminated documents especially if you used thinner film.
This will give you a smoother cut. A craft knife and straight edge. Use a circular saw or laminate shears to cut the Formica into large pieces. Do not try to cut a curve with a circular saw. Install the Formica onto the countertop or other location. If you only need to make a few cuts, you can get away with using a utility knife and drywall square instead of a saw. Use the same score-and-snap method I used for cutting acrylic sheets.
Diamond-tipped blades that are made for laminate and fiber cement usually have a low number of teeth to reduce the dust produced by cutting cement.
However, typical circular and miter saw blades that are used for laminate will have 80 to teeth for fine, precision cutting. Cut your Formica countertop. To start, you may notice that the cut edges that will butt up with one another. You may need to install a bit to make this work.
As you work on cutting the laminate, you may need to trim some of the edges. You may want to trim the edges after you glue it down to make sure that the edges end up exactly how you want them for the counters or any other piece that you want to add the laminate to. A dremel that has a routing bit for laminate is one of the best choices. When choosing a bit, make sure that it has a bearing on the end. This will make it easier for you to follow the contours of the countertop, no matter which direction it chooses to go on.
The tool needs to be operated so that the leading edge of the bit is able to bite into the material. On the outside this means that you will need to move the tool in a counterclockwise direction.
When you are trying to do edges around holes for example, it may mean that you need to go clockwise instead. A good dremel has a multitude of uses, such as cutting metal and acrylic. This is a good tool to invest in for future projects. These are some of the most common methods to use for cutting into the laminate and making it the right size that you need.
You may also want to use other tools like a power saw or even masking tape to help you cut the line the way that you would like. A plywood cutting blade is a good option to avoid chipping, or a metal-cutting blade is good if you need to cut a curve that is like a jigsaw.
Many homeowners find that cutting into laminate is something that they need to do. Most of the stock pieces of laminate are not going to be the exact size that you need, which means you need to make some adjustments to get it to work. With some of these cutting methods and some care and attention, you will be able to get the stock piece of laminate to fit your needs. An expert at home repair, remodel, and DIY projects for nearly 40 years.
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On outside edges, this means moving it in a counterclockwise direction. When cutting around holes for sinks, however, it means moving the tool in a clockwise direction around the hole. If you're forced to cut a laminate sheet from the front with a power saw, you can avoid chipping by laying masking tape along the cutline, sawing through the tape, and removing it after you're done.
You can further minimize chipping by using a plywood-cutting blade with a large number of teeth. When cutting curves with a jigsaw, install a metal-cutting blade or one with inverted teeth so it will cut on the downstroke. Always wear safety glasses when cutting laminates to protect your eyes from shards of plastic that can cause permanent damage.
Chris Deziel has a bachelor's degree in physics and a master's degree in humanities. Besides having an abiding interest in popular science, Deziel has been active in the building and home design trades since
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