2007-03-29 22:43:00 · 4 answers · asked by michael b 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
what you are asking is ..how do you make a masons mitre ?..the answer is with a skilled chippy and a special template type tool ..and a router ..and special bolts to hold it together ..if you have never done it before i would say to you ..dont go there ..it will be expensive
2007-03-30 06:58:53 · answer #1 · answered by boy boy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Two ways to do this. There are corner joint strips in aluminium, these can be used to join 28 & 38 mm worktops.
Second, it is possible to mitre the joints, so that the joint is almost hidden. This can only be done on the 38 mm worktops.To do this you need to use a Router and a Template. Both of these can be hired (as a 'package') from your local tool hire shop and generally a video to show you how as well. Last time I hired the kit it was £40.00 for the weekend, but well worth it.
Difficulty level.....average. The kit is all about creating internal mitres, but, you can do an external mitre as well with a bit of thought. To do this first lay a thin strip exactly where you need the joint, over your cabinets. Lay the worktop over, then mark on the underside of the worktop where you want the joint. Transfer this line to the top. Take a long spirit level (as a good straightedge) set the router cutter depth to just miss the worktop, place the router on the worktop on your line. Now, clamp the spirit level to the worktop, so the cutter will follow the line, then cut the top with the router. Remove your thin strip from your cabinets.Place this piece of worktop exactly in position, take your next piece of worktop in position over the first, support with a scrap so it lays horizontal, then mark the underside of the second piece. As before, cut the top. Line up the joint, and mark across the worktop joint on the underside. When you watched the video it showed how to do the joint bolt slots.....so, do just that.
Joint bolts can be got at B & Q, no real need for biscuit joints if you are carefull you can get away with flat plates screwed under the tops. ALWAYS ALWAYS put a good coat of clear silicon sealant on any cuts, make up your joints before this sets. This will prevent water ingress and blown worktops later.
Enjoy it.....great fun, great finish, My E-mail is on my profile if you need.
2007-03-29 23:09:15 · answer #2 · answered by johncob 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
What about them
2007-04-02 11:10:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bull nose or something like that.xx
2007-03-29 23:22:57 · answer #4 · answered by skens girl 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋