How To Cut Thin Sheets Of Wood Woodworking Laminate

Draw all pieces at least inch larger in all directions than is actually needed.

How to cut thin sheets of wood woodworking laminate.

Place identical pieces next to each other and allow pieces that are close in size to share edges as well cutting them a little larger if needed to make the fewest cuts possible. You are simply creating a clean cut in the bottom face of the. The use of the foam is to have a flat surface while trimming the material. Sketch out your laminate sheet on paper and draw in the pieces you intend to cut from a single sheet.

How thin you cut the strips depends on a number of factors include the wood s natural bending properties the severity of the curve and your tolerance for springback. Avoid breakage at edges with a hammer and wood block inset. 1 8 1 4 is common but i usually end up somewhere around 3 16. Next set up your table saw or circular saw blade to cut 1 4 into the material.

The strips are usually cut at the bandsaw a tool that excels at resawing. This is the best way to cut wood without splintering and it is so incredibly easy. The hubs and i have been working on a project that i should have installed and ready to show you next week but i thought i d share a little tip with you in the meantime. Measure how much laminate that you need.

Always cut your veneer slightly larger than the substrate. Start by measuring the laminate that you only need. Cutting can be a problem if the wood is too thin or if you are cutting something with a laminate overlay because the wood will splinter or the. Wait a few minutes for the adhesive to get tacky.

To ensure a straight cut. Trim off the overhung edges of the laminate in a counterclockwise motion using a flush trim bit. Cutting 96x34 or any size sheets of pfl with a straight edge and a trim router. You ll trim it to size after it s applied.

Press the laminate onto the substrate with a j roller. Handheld power saws cut on the upstroke so you ll minimize chipping by placing the laminate face down and cutting from the back of the sheet. For a 25 1 2 x 84 countertop you might want to cut your veneer to 26 1 2 x 85 apply a thin even coat of contact adhesive to the backing and the substrate. Using a handheld power saw.

Fitting the countertop in place. Work a laminate file diagonally and at 15 to the top to ease the sharp flush trim edges.