While this is a bit off topic, I trust the information I get from this group and I'll bet someone has done this. My wife thinks Labor Day is a day for me to work on stuff she wants, so rather than wo
For cutting to length, cut from the bottom if using the skill saw (turn the counter top upside down). That way the blade is cutting INTO the laminate surface which will minimize chipping/damage of th
Thanks Eric! You came up with a couple of items I had not thought of. Rich White St. Joseph, IL USA '63 TR3B TCF587L That ain't a scrap pile, that is my car! See it moves! ___________________________
I covered the bottom of my jigsaw with painters masking tape to prevent scratching the new counter top. Depending on the size or placement of the sink, you may have a little difficulty cutting the ba
I've seen Lowes & Despot selling scraps or "drops" of countertop, and you can even buy as short as 4ft some places. Might be worth picking up some just to practice on. -Wayne _______________________
I like to put down masking tape where the cut will go; it helps suppress the chipping, and if you decide the layout is wrong before curring you can just pull up the strips and there's no Sharpie left
If you scribe (deeply - you actually want to score it) right on the cut line, then cut with your saw (or router or whatever) just on the inside (scrap side) of the score, any chips will stop at the s
I have one of these. I bought it at Menard's. I can't believe they are difficult to find. -- Phil Ethier West Side Saint Paul Minnesota USA 1962 Triumph TR4 CT2846L, 2007 Saturn Ion 3 2.4, 1993 Subu