Laminate Countertop Cutting Tools. A very popular laminate countertop operation is a sink cutout and the best method is to make use of a jigsaw which has a down cutting blade or a reverse tooth so as to ensure it cuts down through the material instead of cutting from the top. You can use several tools to cut laminates.
Start by cutting off the excess length. Cut out shapes in the laminate with a jigsaw before cutting it to size on your table saw. Use foam insulation panels to support the laminate sheet and prevent the blade from cutting through the workbench.
You can also use jigsaw.
Line up the track or circular saw jig with the cut line and carefully cut the laminate sheet down to size. Sheets are typically 116 inch thick and are usually installed on a substrate of plywood or medium-density fiberboard with contact cement. Cut out shapes in the laminate with a jigsaw before cutting it to size on your table saw. Find all the tools and supplies you will need to build laminate countertops or install decorative edge moldings in one convenient place.
