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Default How to cut preformed countertops???

One more way is to cut proud by 1/4 then use a belt sander to fit in.
I take a washer and card board to make a template.
I then run the washer with a pencil in the center and that is my sanding
line. I make sure my measurement is correct before sanding.

On 7/23/2010 12:10 AM, Rich wrote:
Greg O wrote:


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I purchased some preformed countertops from Home Depot and would like
to know the best way to cut them without chipping, They are too long
to put on the table saw. I need to cut the backsplash and the top.

Thanks,

Tim


I cut them upside down, use a straightedge, skill saw with a fine tooth
blade, with the blade extended all the way so it cuts most of the way "up"
the back splash. Doing it this way I need to set up twice to clamp the
straight edge for the final cut on the back splash. I have done several
counter tops this way and have had good results, no shipping of the
Formica. I have never cut a 45 degree this way, just trimming to length.
Greg


I do the same just use a good carbide blade in the circular saw, have even
used a good blade in a jig saw with a guide. The laminate is pretty tough
these days. Are you putting end caps on these counters? If so cut them down
proud of where you want them and then get yourself a good rasp with at least
4 different cutting surface and have fun filing them to size after you have
installed them of course... I just installed one of those counters from HD
they look real good...