----- Original Message ----- From: "Ken" To: "Top Spin" Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2003 9:07 AM Subject: Re: Cutting 4" off a formica worksurface
This is something that you can do yourself. I am a fabricator of Formica
> and Swanstone Solid Surface. When cutting the top use a Circular saw with a
> straight edge to guide the saw, I use a 40 tooth, carbide, go extremely
> slow an try not to chip the Formica. I overcut the edge , then go back with
> a router against a straight and trim to exact length, this removes any
chips that sneak by and they will. Apply contact adhesive to edge, apply end cap and trim with flush cutting router bit and
you're done. Take your time.
Buy my plane ticket and I'l do it for you, for
nothing.
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> Ken
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> ---- Original Message -----
> From: "Top Spin"
> Newsgroups: rec.woodworking
> Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2003 12:04 AM
> Subject: Cutting 4" off a formica worksurface
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> > I have a very nice L-shaped worksurface that just misses by 2-3"
> > fitting in the room where I am moving my home office. The surface is a
> > wood-grain laminate on very think (1.75") particle board. I need 2-3"
> > cut off one end and then the wood trim reapplied.
> >
> > Back in June, I posted a query here as to who I should call to do
> > this. Someone from the UK responded that I should call a "kitchen
> > fitter". The room is now ready. I looked in the yellow pages under
> > kitchens and there are quite a few ads for kitchen and bath
> > remodelers.
> >
> > I am in California (Palo Alto). Can anyone recommend someone who does
> > good work and might be interested in this little adjustment project? > >
> > Is it possible for them to come to the house and do the work, or will
> > I have to take the thing apart and take it in to their shop?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
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