"N. Thornton" wrote in message
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"Bob" wrote in message
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2) The other straight cuts can be done with a circular saw - always cut
with
the worktop laminate side down, with the post-formed edge at the front.

Congratulations on the project. It is satisfying!

Re circ cutting, I find putting a piece of hardboard or scrap wood
against the laminate side greatly reduces the chance of chipping. With
a circ cutting laminate, although the bulk of the forces push upwards,
the blade does still go down through the gap and can still chip if
youre unlucky, or not careful.

Regards, NT

Chipping was the main thing I was concerned about, but in the end it just
didn't happen - even without using scrap wood. Both the router cutter and
saw blade were brand new, so were very sharp. The worktops are also good
quality, so the laminate is probably bonded more strongly to the chipboard
core.

Bob