"SteveBell" wrote in
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Big_Jake wrote in
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On Nov 30, 8:51*am, "SteveBell"
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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.

OK, I'm an idiot.

I was trying to cover all the bases, and I got carried away.


Looks like you covered 4th base too :-)