Formica jigsaw blade. A jigsaw one of the most cost friendly options today is an electric handheld tool that can help you produce a smooth and clean finish on formica. Ivy classic 28545 4 inch 10 tpi u shank jig saw blade woodlaminate down cutting high carbon steel 3card 50 out of 5 stars 6 676 6. To cut formica with a circular saw start by measuring the area you want to laminate with a tape measure and mark the cutting line on the formica with a pencil. Carbide router bits jigsaw blades and circular saw blades will all work well on formica if proper guides and blade settings are used.
You will want to gather the following items. Once you install the formica use a jigsaw to do any trimming or make any round cuts. Cleaner cuts result if the formica is temporarily laid on waste plywood for support. It always chips away the laminate so i have to turn the jigsaw around and cut from the bottom.
03330 112 112 call 247. How to cut formica with a jigsaw. Insert the jigsaw blade inside the hole aligning the blade with the cutting line while keeping the show flat against the laminate countertop. Call 247 on.
Here are some tips on how to cut a laminate counter to fit your need. Guide the jigsaw towards the edges of the formica and turn the machine on. Move the blade slowly so you can cut the formica accurately. But i was wondering if there are any down cut jigsaw blades that would cut on the down stroke instead of on the up stroke.
Then use a jigsaw to trim the formica. Inc vat ex vat. 03330 112 112 shop by product code need help. This works well cutting formica.
Then put masking tape on the cutting line lay the formica on a flat surface and cut along the lines. Jigsaws are equipped with fine toothed blades for making precise cuts. The jigsaw is also used for you to make curved cuts as well. Leah gives a beginners tutorial on which jig saw blade to use for wood metal laminate plexiglass and she shows how to change out the blade in a jigsaw.
Support those who support see jane. I am running into a problem when cutting a laminate countertop from the top side. Place the cut formica on the place that you want to install it to. Turn on the jigsaw and let the blade get up to speed then steadily move the blade against the material.
Jigsaw saber saw with a down cut blade minimum of 10 teethinch.