On Jan 28, 8:33*am, "a12vman" wrote:
I am looking to Create a U-shaped Kitchen Countertop from 2 sheets of 5' x
8' laminate material using 3/4" AC plywood as a substrate and build up the
edge with 1/2" Strips of plywood. *The two sheets need to be seamed just to
the left of the Sink location. *What is the process for creating the seam?
Is it similar to vinyl flooring where you overlap the two pieces and make
one straight cut thru both sheets which results in a nice tight joint? Does
this seam become the starting point for the gluing process?

Also, are there any sources online for ordering the sheet laminate material?

Thanks in Advance,
* * -a12vman

I googled "How to Seam a Plastic Laminate Countertop" and found a
description of one method which would probably work though it seems
onerous. I also remember many years ago seeing a jig which was made
specifically for this application. I was unable to find it on the The
Delta or Porter Cable web sites. It may have been discontinued. You
could try looking on the Formica or Wilsonart web sites for the tool
which was designed to make the job easier.

Joe G