How To Cut Laminate Sheet The Easy Way

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How To Cut Laminate Sheet The Easy Way

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How to cut Formica sheet the easy way.
This is a great Router I use now to do this... amzn.to/39c5LEL
The best low-cost bit for cutting with less waste is this... amzn.to/3Ciw7kX
How to cut PFL Laminate sheet the easy way
Cutting large plastic laminate sheets 96x34 (or any size) using a straight edge, a trim router and a 3/8 flush cut router bearing bit.
You could use a 1/4" bit but it does not have a bearing on the end and sometimes creates problems. A bearing bit is much smoother riding on the straight edge and will keep the straight edge in good condition for future work.
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I have cut Laminate with almost every conceivable method and I have found that this is the fastest, portable, adjustable, flexible, lightest, lower-cost method to cut PFL sheets I have found. I love it. If you try it, you will find just how accurate and fast this method can be.
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@geowen57 3 жыл бұрын

Tell me in the comments below what you are cutting laminate for. Is it a Kitchen Project? Countertop?

@kevinb6102 7 ай бұрын

Wish I would have seen this before i wrecked 3 Formica sheets 🤣 thanks

@joseluistavarez8600 3 ай бұрын

New subscriber,, after 10 blades and 3 hrs later I found this clip,, thanks for the insight, much appreciated

@jameskirkpatrick361 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure if I love, or hate how dead simple this is, after toiling through multiple 8x4 sheets using everything from a razor knife to those laminate sheep-shears to break down the sheets - only to then use a router exactly like yours to neatly trim all the edges after glue-up. DUHHHHH!!!! Many Thanks!

@satalajmore 2 жыл бұрын

Same thing happened with me as well. But I had a thought of using router Nd didn't tried. Now, I will try it.

@vandresv 7 жыл бұрын

Why I did find this exactly one day after cutting all my kitchen's laminate using a utility knife???? Excellent tip. I'll save it for later. Thank you

@IUSECAMERAS 6 жыл бұрын

THAT'S what i'm talkin' about!!! straight and to the damn point!!! GREAT VIDEO!!!!

@sroberts4797 6 жыл бұрын

I’m making an outfeed table for my table saw and using Formica to top it. Other than watching dad make the countertops for our kitchen he remodeled when I was 10 all I know is there’s lots of cussing involved! Well I’m (much) older now and wanted to see if I should use a jigsaw or running through the table saw. Turns out I saw your video, watched it first and learned the best way quicker than it’s taken me to comment on how thankful I am

@satalajmore 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing This is what I'm looking for 🙏

@geowen57 Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@adananletterman 3 ай бұрын

Tq Sir.... I was looking for this for so long.... You Make my day

@lonthrall5613 9 ай бұрын

Perfect! Thank you!

@fredrolls3899 4 жыл бұрын

Wish I had seen this video about 6 hours ago...Thank You, the technique works nicely

@rm367 2 жыл бұрын

Wish i'd seen this 20 mins ago😂😭

@JUJUBEJUBILEE Жыл бұрын

Wish I’d seen this 5 mins ago💀🤣

@sacrajah 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful

@ArnoldNathan 4 жыл бұрын

Can I use the same bit to cut the laminate and then trim the access over hang?

@thatchfly Жыл бұрын

Very Nice!

@geowen57 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the visit

@sherwinfinch 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jimturner6400 Жыл бұрын

Of I presume it’s a flush bit with guide bearing on the bottom

@geowen57 Жыл бұрын

You are correct. The tools are provided in the description.

@Dynazneb50 6 ай бұрын

Please share what type of router bit did you used. And is it possible to use it to clear the edge of laminate sheet that was already glued?

@geowen57 6 ай бұрын

How to cut Formica sheet the easy way. This is a great Router I use now to do this... amzn.to/39c5LEL The best low-cost bit for cutting with less waste is this... amzn.to/3Ciw7kX

@michaelbeames401 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 12 ft [Piece and I need to a little over 6ft off for my first section. It;s cold outside, I wanted to use the zip cutter w a straight edge but I don't have the room inside for that awesome apparatus. I was thinking scissors but this is 180fx and I'd hate to jack it up. I guess I have to think of something else.

@geowen57 2 жыл бұрын

You can do this technique literally over a dining room table. I have.

@TexasFinest_Collectibles Жыл бұрын

Are you using the 3/8 or 1/2 trim bit?

@geowen57 Жыл бұрын

I use both. The 3/8 is smaller and gives less waste to clean up.🙂 amzn.to/3NU8x72

@fredphilbrook3654 8 ай бұрын

would have been nice to see or hear about the type of bit you are using. The video should have been titled ' how to mark and measure laminate".

@geowen57 8 ай бұрын

That info is in the description below the video. Hard to give product links thru a camera lens.

@stormbreaker6167 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant...haha

@JohnSmith-cq9gz 2 жыл бұрын

What do I use to cut it ?

@geowen57 2 жыл бұрын

John, use a router and a straight bearing bit. The video demonstrates how that works with a straight edge. The description has a list of the tools used.

@jasneskis 4 жыл бұрын

You don’t say what tool you used to cut. What was it? What can I use to cut if I don’t have that tool?

@deladonics 4 жыл бұрын

I used a karate chop technique to cut mine.

@jasneskis 4 жыл бұрын

Stephen Garrett That’s funny.

@deladonics 4 жыл бұрын

@@jasneskis sorry I used a router with a trim bit

@jasneskis 4 жыл бұрын

Stephen Garrett I figured it out.

@geowen57 8 ай бұрын

That info is in the description below the video. Hard to give product links thru a camera lens.

@LightGesture 6 жыл бұрын

Until you have to rip something 12' long. But yeah, that's the best way alright

@diversify210 5 жыл бұрын

Then you go down to your local limber yard and grab a 12' 2x4 and rub the material down using this same method. You dont even need a board the length of the material you need to rip. You can use an 8 foot board and move it when you have cut as far as the board is long. This is not precision. This is just sizing material down close to substrate in which you intend to lay it on, so it does not have to be perfect. There is always a smart ass like LightGesture that think they can do better. Yet the irony is they are here watching the same video everyone else is. What the fuck are you here for then if you know better already and if you do know better. "Dont talk about it, be about it." Lets see your video. Everyone has a phone that can record descent quality video these days. Lets see it. If not then you should shut the fuck up. Seriously.

@LeeLee-wv9fb 5 жыл бұрын

what tip did you use for the router?

@geowen57 5 жыл бұрын

@@LeeLee-wv9fb Just a straight bit with a bearing. it doesn't really even matter what size, but reducing waste can make a difference so use a small dia bit. I think it was a 3/8, very common used bit for the trade.

@geowen57 5 жыл бұрын

@@diversify210 yep, i have used old countertops for long cut guides. Sounds like you have cut a few panels too. Guys like that are just trying to figure it out. LOL. He did say "that's the best way alright". I'll take the LIKE. ;-)

@Utubin 2 жыл бұрын

@@geowen57 all I have is a jigsaw and Roto zip I think its called.