"Dick Snyder" wrote in message
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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.


I don't not think melamine is actually high pressure laminate. But any way
I have had great success cutting both with a sharp TS blade, Forrest WWII
actually, and also great success using a metal cutting blade in a jig saw.
The tiny teeth cut very smoothly without chipping.

Better yet, glue it down and trim the excess with a flush trim router bit.