I saw a double sided Virutex trimmer for $20. anyone use it? does it work better than trimming by hand with a knife and mill file?
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anyone use the Virutex laminate trimmer? AU-93
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On 10 Nov 2003, Bay Area Dave spake unto rec.woodworking:
No, Dave, if you try it you will be the first. Be sure to let the manufacturer know if it works.
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Much better if adjusted correctly. Some sanding is still needed. Works with wood, melamine and vinyl roll edgebanding, not with thicker stuff.
Mike
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If there was only one of them left in the world I would pay $1000.00 for it, it saves me that much time. No more clogged sandpaper, clogged files, and nicks in the plywood where the knife dug in. Yes they are worth it.
Jamie
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To everyone: thanks for the feedback. I wasn't sure if it was just a gimmick. I'll pick one up in time for the kitchen cabinet monster project. I think SWMBO is gonna a get a little end table first...
dave
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It has two knives on each side, (4 total). One cuts flush and needs no adjusting, just replace as needed. The other can be set to cut a chamfer. Set the depth to no more than the thickness of the edgebanding to eliminate a lot of sanding. This is an indispensible tool if you do a lot of edgebanding. The companion end trimmer is also a good tool although by no means indispensible.
Mike