I am making Norm's Router Station.(
http://www.newyankee.com/getproduct3.cgi?813). The top has high pressure
laminate (like melamine) bonded to it. The dimensions of the top are such
that I would have had to buy a 4' x 8' sheet to have a single piece to bond
to the top so instead I got two pieces 2' x 4'. I need to cut both sheets
and here is my question.



I have searched the web and there seem to be two general approaches to
cutting this stuff. One is to score it deeply on the back and then cut it
with a jig saw maybe using masking tape to minimize the chip out. The second
approach seems to be to do it with a table saw taking care to prevent the
melamine from slipping under the fence (see
http://www.cabinetmaking.com/laminate.htm). I'd like some input from the
readers on this group as to the way that has worked best for you.



TIA.



Dick Snyder