09-04-2020, 05:58 AM
(This post was last modified: 09-04-2020, 05:59 AM by fixtureman.)
If you can't cut it upside down then use a down cut saber saw blade or use a router and guide. I used to cut RX tops all the time with both
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cutting a laminate countertop
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Bill Wilson
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09-04-2020, 06:50 AM
I've cut a few using the masking tape trick. Never had a problem with chipping. It's been a while, but I think I used a plywood blade, but there may be better choices these days.
I've never tried cutting one upside down, but that sounds like the surest way to prevent chipping.
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If it is already installed it may not be feasible to turn it upside down.
In that case there are two viable options. 1. Use a laminate hand scoring blade and and a straight edge. Several passes over the laminate will cut entirely through the top surface. And then cut with a circular saw. Depending upon how hard you press down on the blade it will take between 4 and 6 passes to cut through the laminate. Since this is just 22" it will be done in just a few minutes. 2. Cut the counter leaving about 3/16" excess material and use a router to finish it off. If it is already installed I would use the first option. The circular saw will come within about 2' - 3" of the back splash. You will be able to use a utility saw to finish the cut. https://www.amazon.com/24-212-Carbide-Ti...B004WOEUGU
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