On Mon, 24 May 2004 16:33:56 +0100, "Bob"
wrote:


"simulet" wrote in message
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Make use of masking tape on both sides of the worktop, that should
minimise flaking of the laminate and you won't have to apply pencil
marks on your worktop. When we recently renovated our kitchen (still
ongoing btw), we actually measured a few cms extra, and after cutting
the worktop with a jigsaw, we sanded the edge to the size required.
The sanding provided by far the best solution - no flaking, and just a
very smooth surface to work with.

Simulet.

I don't think I'd have the patience for sanding - I have 10 cut ends (6
visible) and 2 mitred corners to do!

I'll see how the test cuts go before trying all the anti-chip tips - they
are good quality worktops (at least I hope they are - Axiom), so the
laminate should be well bonded. I should probably buy a new cutter though -
then I'll know its sharp.

Bob


You should find that if you use a good quality sharp cutter and are
not agressive on depth or rate of cut, that there will be no chipping.

Remember that a small version of a router is sold as a laminate
trimmer and that you can get laminate trimming bits for standard
routers.

I've had good success with CMT and Freud TCT cutters, although Trend
are OK as well. It is worth spending the extra if you want a good
job. This is not one for the £3 Chinese jobs.


..andy

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