Formica router bit. Insert your flush cut bit. Learning how to cut formica correctly can save a lot of wasted time and money as sometimes the laminate will want to crack or flake. In this demonstration i am using an offset router for trimming the formica. A beveled edge will reduce the risk of edge chipping on the finished countertop.
Get it as soon as tue jun 9. Amazons choice for formica router bit. There are 2 ways to cut formica either with a jigsaw or a laminate router bit. Comparing the router bit from step 2 with a flush trim bit with ball bearing guides will reveal the solution for the project at hand.
Then the bit with the ball bearing guide can follow the contour of the cutout for the sink. A few easy steps before actually cutting the formica can help make your do it yourself job look like a professional installation job. Laminate router bits woodworking tool accessories the home depot store finder. This type of machine allows the user to be able to trim plastic laminate that is close to walls.
Free shipping on orders over 25 shipped by amazon. Use a straight bit for the bottom lip of the counter. A hole will have to be drilled through the formica at the sink hole.