"Michael Chare" wrote in message
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"Jeff Allen" wrote in message
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I have an old built-in hob which I want to replace with a freestanding
cooker. Therefore the existing kitchen worktop will need cutting in
order to be able to slot in the new cooker. Is it going to be possible
to cut the laminated worktop using a jigsaw? I can tolerate some slight
chipping since I intend to cover the end using metal edging.

A router and a jig or straight edge clamped to the work top is another
option.

A conventional wood saw cutting from the laminate side will cut the work
top
without chipping.
The problem is making a straight edge.




To add to that, there are jigsaw blades available that cut on the down
stroke so you shouldn't get any damage to the laminate surface if you're
cutting from the top.

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Regards,
Alan.

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