Solid Hardwood, Engineered and Laminate Flooring - Cutting Laminate flooring ?
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Riz
07-16-03, 11:47 AM
Hello,
I am currently looking at laminate flooring for a couple of my rooms and have contacted a couple manufacturers (Alloc & Formica) and asked about the recommeded tools for cutting. I want to have everything ready so I can start immediately. I was planning on using a compound miter saw for the majority of cuts, and a jig saw for the trickier ones. I also asked about blades, type and number of teeth.
The answers I received have me puzzled. One recommends a circular saw, the other a circular saw or table saw. Both stated they wouldn't recommend a miter saw. One stated the blade would dull quickly. They said the more teeth the better, which I knew but was hoping for something more specific. They stated the jig saw is good for the tricky cuts, but made no blade recommendation.
My questions are: If the same TYPE of blade is used, why isn't a miter saw a good idea? What type blades are best, and how fine?
Any ideas ? THANKS !
I am currently looking at laminate flooring for a couple of my rooms and have contacted a couple manufacturers (Alloc & Formica) and asked about the recommeded tools for cutting. I want to have everything ready so I can start immediately. I was planning on using a compound miter saw for the majority of cuts, and a jig saw for the trickier ones. I also asked about blades, type and number of teeth.
The answers I received have me puzzled. One recommends a circular saw, the other a circular saw or table saw. Both stated they wouldn't recommend a miter saw. One stated the blade would dull quickly. They said the more teeth the better, which I knew but was hoping for something more specific. They stated the jig saw is good for the tricky cuts, but made no blade recommendation.
My questions are: If the same TYPE of blade is used, why isn't a miter saw a good idea? What type blades are best, and how fine?
Any ideas ? THANKS !
fewalt
07-16-03, 03:56 PM
Use the compound miter saw if that's what you have!
The same blade can be used in miter saw or table saw.
Use a carbide finishing blade with at least 60 teeth or more.
fred
The same blade can be used in miter saw or table saw.
Use a carbide finishing blade with at least 60 teeth or more.
fred
Cedwin
07-16-03, 05:48 PM
Most Laminate is almost 8 inches wide. Will your miter saw cut through something that wide? If it will make a cut that wide I would use it of course you will need another saw to rip with. The circular saw, jig saw, table saw will work for this.
Any fine tooth blade will work on the jig saw.
Any fine tooth blade will work on the jig saw.
AzFred
07-16-03, 10:58 PM
The miter saw is great for cross cutting the 7-1/2" wide planks. A table saw for ripping is super. If you will have intricate cuts the jig saw can be a plus. The suggestion of a 60 tooth carbide blade is good and works with both a mitre saw and a table saw. A "down cut" metal cutting sabre blade is a great option. Most cuts will be hidden under molding except on stairs and shouldn't be a huge problem. If the job is large your carbide blade may need a professional re-sharpening as laminate flooring is very abrasive. A circular saw with a cutting guide is a good option and if this option is of interest, tell us the detail of the saw that you would propose using.