Trim Laminate End Cap Without Router

Insert your flush cut bit.

Trim laminate end cap without router.

Secure the buildup strip to the end of the countertop using four 1 inch wood. Top sellers most popular price low to high price high to low top rated products. Design to trim the laminate countertops formica etc. While it can be used to trim laminate it is also suitable for light jobs that traditionally call for a regular router.

Place a single layer of masking tape on the surface of the laminate along the router s path to prevent the router s base from scratching the laminate as you trim the edge. Center and press the buildup strip into place. These bits have a bearing that cut the edges along the side of the material. After installing new laminate countertop edges you have to file them to make them fit.

Mainly used to trim plastic laminate edges that require hours for completing the work nicely. 14 results router planer type. Give yourself an extra inch on both dimensions you can trim the excess later. Laminate trimmer vs router.

File routed edge of end cap at slight angle to remove any sharp edge and flush edge of end cap to laminate on countertop. Gives a high quality product. Top bearing flush trim bit 1 model dr50112 25 84. Diablo 3 8 in.

Use a straight bit for the bottom lip of the counter. Move router in a counter clockwise direction. This allows the razor business card to slide along the surface without scratching the speaker and also leaves a very slight bit of overhang in the veneer you are trimming. Cover the exposed end of the countertop with a layer of wood glue.

Keep router moving do not stop in one spot or burning of laminate is possible. There are better ways using power tools to trim. Freud 1 16 inch radius laminate trim bit with shank replaces amana s bit. Cut the laminate sheeting down to size to fit the countertop with a circular saw or a fine toothed handsaw.

How to select the right tool. The bottom line is that the laminate trimmer is essentially a compact router designed for portability and ease of use. In stock at store today. Step 3 unplug the router.

It s easy to nick the. How do you trim veneer without a router. I trim mine by using a business card against the speaker with a razor blade pressed flush against the business card.