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?

The last time I did it I used my HF multi-purpose tool. I clamped some 1" stock
to the counter as a guide, and pressed side of the blade firmly against it, then
did multiple passes to get through. Slow, but it gave me a very clean cut
without chips in the laminate.