If the old Formica is still attached solidly - sand it, clean it (denatured
alcohol) contact cement and put the new Formica right over it. Couldn't ask
for a better surface to work on.

I know it's not the same but I did an oval shaped ~10' long 42" wide
conference table in the clients office space (at night, alone). I used a
scroll saw with a fine blade to rough cut the Formica to shape, used old
blind slates to hold the Formica off the contact cement, rolled it down
(J-roller) and used a router to trim the edges. Cleanup was some fine
Formica dust from cutting. I attached my shop vac to the router and that
kept everything nice and clean.

My only mistake was using the strongest smelling contact cement they made I
think and after about 5 min of that, I had to open the windows. Get the
good stuff as someone said - you'll know it's the good stuff when you see
the price.... Be sure you read the can and get a small container of
whatever solvent is needed for cleanup. Stuff happens and J-rollers can find
wet glue whenever you lay them down for a minute.

Bob S.



"Rob V" wrote in message
m...
Ok - here the situation.
We have a new condo on the beach that needs a new counter top.
(The previous owners for what ever reason thought that a fire engine red
formica counter top would look great in a kitchen w/ beige tile)
My plan is this - to remove the old counter top - cart it to my shop here
(raleigh) - make a new one to w/ different formica - cart the new one
back.
The problem is that I live 3 hours away and its a large 3 peice counter.
1 corner peice.
1 bar peice
and normal counter peice.

Thinking about that - the time and gas carting it there and back - it
almost makes it worth it to go to the local borg and custom order it.

I have the materials to make it - Ill even bring my own blades and routers
and helper - really just need a tablesaw and some space to do the formica.

Dont mind renting the space - or trade or whatever - Ill even give you the
old counter top if you want it.


Thanks,
Rob

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