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· Posted: 09.04.2013 · #1

Hi
Have just bought a lovely sheet of formica to cover the motorhome table. Ah, me thinks, now what is the best way to cut formica? 'I know' I said to myself 'I'll ask on the forum. There will be lots of experts out there who will put me to shame by explaining how easy it is' So - I'm hoping for some help/advise on this sticky subject. Thanks for any help folks. Appreciated.

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· Posted: 09.04.2013 · #2

Very fine saw. Don't use a jigsaw it will tear and chip it.

Could use a Stanley blade with a straight edge and then "snap" it, but it's easy broken in the wrong place.

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· Posted: 09.04.2013 · #3

if you have access to a router, the best way is stick it on larger then trim with the router.

def do not use a jigsaw.

fine toothed tenon saw or similar will cut it.

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· Posted: 09.04.2013 · #4

As has been mentioned already, cut with a fine saw while well supported.
If you cut it slightly too big (a few mm) you can plane the edges at a slight angle.
A very small block plane would do the trick.

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· Posted: 09.04.2013 · #5

be very careful when planing or handling the cut formica it will be razor sharp!!!

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· Posted: 12.04.2013 · #6

Thanks folks

Tabletop and work surface successfully cut out. Glueing day today ! !

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· Posted: 12.04.2013 · #7

Quote by superdog

Thanks folks

Tabletop and work surface successfully cut out. Glueing day today ! !

Hi superdog, well done for taking this on. Please do post the procedure / method you used to cut & glued as a Tip for members.

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