I do volunteer work for some of our local seniors and the project I've been asked to undertake this Friday is to install a new countertop stove (4 burner electric jobbie). The new one is a gift to the client from her husband to celebrate their 63rd(!) anniversary, so I'd kinda like to do it right.
What I know so far:
- The new cooktop is "wider" than the old one, so the opening needs to be enlarged.
- The countertop is "formica".
Questions:
What is the best way to cut out the existing opening without chipping the hardtop surface? I can rig up a straight edge (I think) to guide
- a router with a downcut spiral bit or
- a Fein multimaster with a fine saw blade or
- a Bosch jig saw with its anti-splinter insert and a fine blade or ???
Is it best to score the surface line first (box cutter, glass cutter)? I'm an amateur wood dorker, not a cabinet maker. I know there are some experts out there, so any advice would be appreciated.
Regards.
Tom
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