On Jul 1, 8:48*am, rooy wrote:
On 1 Lug, 10:35, "Lew Hodgett" wrote:







Attempting to cut the above without "chipping" the melamine can be
iffy at best with a jig saw.

Use a good Bosch BiMetal blade that clears on the down stroke.

Bosch makes a 10 TPI down stroke blade specifically for this
application.

I forgot the blade number but check the 101 family.

Tape the cut line with masking tape, especially the top surface and
TAKE YOUR TIME.

Cutting thru the tape will minimize the possibility of chipping.

If you rush things, the blade will bend outwards leaving a crapping
surface.

Any chance you have a router or know someone who has one?

A router is the surest way to get a square clean cut.

Have fun.

Lew

Don't worry! I will go as slow as I possibly can! Unfortunately I have
no router available, so I have to use the jigsaw and try to be as
careful as possible, with the help of some masking tape and a jig.
Looking at Bosch blades I think I'll go with a T308BF or a T101BRF as
a second choice. They have a blade specifically for laminates
(T101BIF) but I think it's too short for my board.

Use a straight piece of wood as a guide....also, use a shoe for the
base of the jigsaw so it doesn't mar the surface.... (Bosch jigsaws
come with one, you can make them as well

shelly