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Cutting angled panels before or after laminating?
depressd:
I was wondering if anyone has any experience cutting angled panels that will be laminated. I read somewhere that I should laminate and then cut the panels. Is there a certain type of circular saw blade I should use? I'm afraid a standard blade will crack the laminate. I would appreciate any suggestions.
FractalWalk:
It is easier to laminate and then cut. If not then you have to match the angle after the fact, which makes it a bit more sloppy.
I used a standard blade and it came out perfect. I also used a table saw, but a circular should work as well.
AlanS17:
I cut a laminated table top with a circular saw and it worked fine for me - no knicks, scratches, or anything... I figure using a jigsaw is a little riskier with the whole up/down motion thing going on, but they make special blades for cutting laminate where the teeth face the opposite direction to prevent chipping.
This would be a better alternative to finding out the hard way that your wood and laminate don't match up.
Tilzs:
If you cut the cp then laminate it then trim the laminate to whatever shape you have with a router and a flush trim bit it'll come out perfect. I'd go for the cut then laminate route.
whammoed:
Routers do rule. I bought a router to work on my first cab and I use it more and more due to perfect cuts it provides. With a router you could laminate before or after and end up with a clean result regardless. If you don't own a router get one, you won't regret it...best tool in the shop.
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