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Post by brendaleeoc on Aug 6, 2013 7:49:37 GMT -8
Hey Experts! My repair guy has a Roto Zip he likes to use, and a full sized router. What kind of blade does it take to cut the laminate countertop material? We are going to do the tabletop by ourselves.  |
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Post by kirkadie on Aug 7, 2013 2:58:29 GMT -8
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Post by mobiltec on Aug 8, 2013 8:17:34 GMT -8
Run a little test on a piece of the laminate that you won't be using to make sure the table of your router is not going to scratch the formica. Sometimes the screws are sticking out on a router table (bottom surface of the router) and it can scratch the laminate as you move the router around.
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Post by gonekayaking on Aug 9, 2013 6:05:48 GMT -8
You can also affix masking tape on the cut line to keep the laminate from breaking off as you go.
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Post by mobiltec on Aug 9, 2013 6:25:23 GMT -8
You can also affix masking tape on the cut line to keep the laminate from breaking off as you go. With a good sharp bit that won't be a problem. Make sure to buy a bit made for formica cutting. It's is beveled just a slight bit. I can't remember by how many degrees but it's just a few. That is done so you have what looks like finished corners where formica meets formica. |
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