2006-06-07 09:42:14 · 4 answers · asked by earps@sbcglobal.net 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
i have found the bes way to do the type of job you are trying to do is to make a template out of 1x stock, and use a router with a flush trim bit installed. now it would be best if you can remove the counter from the cabinets, but depending on you kitchen design this may not be possible. a roto zip, of a jig saw will also work. just remember to measure twice so you have to only cut once.
head down to your local home depot tool department, tell them what it is you are trying to do.
2006-06-07 09:48:51 · answer #1 · answered by dgr0919 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use a jigsaw with a downcutting blade. Most jigsaw blades cut on the up stroke, but they can chip the laminate. Is the edge of the counter top going to exposed or is this a slide in type? If it is exposed you need to get something to hide the cut edge of the particle board or in older house plywood. Plus if you have to leave the countertop in place, cutting against the backsplash is going to be difficult. You may to use a router or dremel or a combination of the two to get close to the wall.
2006-06-07 18:38:45 · answer #2 · answered by robling_dwrdesign 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A router works well if you want to go to all of the trouble of creating a frame. If you want to do it quicker, I recommend a saw-zaw. Not sure if that is how it is spelled, but that is how it is pronounced. It's basically a jig saw on steroids. They are great for remodeling projects too where you have to cut a larger door or window opening through old lattice boards.
2006-06-07 17:45:36 · answer #3 · answered by devilishblueyes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
upside down with circular saw with a plywood blade. do corners with jig saw.
2006-06-07 17:01:43 · answer #4 · answered by don 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋