On Nov 30, 5:47*pm, Big_Jake wrote:
On Nov 30, 8:51*am, "SteveBell"
wrote:





Perry Aynum wrote in :

Due to some new appliances, I need to replace a Formica counter that
has an existing sink.

Can someone suggest the best way to cut a hole in the new counter to
accept a standard stainless sink? *Should I drill and use a jigsaw?
A plunge-cut with a circular saw?

Thanks for any advice.

Either one of those will work.

You want to avoid splintering the laminate, so use a sharp blade. One
designed for plywood will be slow but safe. Put tape over the cut line,
then cut through the tape to minimize the chances of splinters.

I recommend a router if it's a below-counter sink and the edge has to
be pretty. Use a down-spiral bit that will push the laminate down.

--
Steve Bell
New Life Home Improvement
Arlington, TX

Uhh Steve -

You guys install undermount sinks in laminate there in TX? *Must be a
regional thing...

Kidding aside, how could you do this? *The exposed edge would be
particle board, and would last about a week.

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The best way I have found to do it is with a router.I ve done a few
for Habitat and make a new template every time I come across a new
sink. Jig saw works too. If I am making a new counter top to replace
an old one sometimes I use the old counter top to make my template. I
ve accumatled about a half dozen different templates now.

Jimmie