On 10/31/2012 10:08 AM, micky wrote:
On Wed, 31 Oct 2012 09:50:04 -0500, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet
wrote:

On 10/31/2012 9:11 AM, Spalted Walt wrote:
Looking for suggestions as to the best way to cleanly saw (straight, square, no
tear-out) about 18 inches off the length of a 10ft Lowe's laminate coutertop:

http://images.lowes.com/product/conv...8118027007.jpg

http://www.lowes.com/pd_98696-1110-3...ductId=3351914

Since this thing has a 5" integrated backsplash, whats the best tool/method to
accomplish a nice smooth square cut?

Circular saw from the underside?



Typically plastic laminate is trimmed to final size with a flush trim
router bit.

Is it a good idea to put masking tape above the line to be cut?

?




I would use an "L" shaped straight edge on the back side and straight
bit using about 4~5 passes.