Solid Hardwood, Engineered and Laminate Flooring - Cutting 8-inch laminate planks?
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docrice
05-21-06, 06:42 PM
I picked up some Pergo from Lowes a couple of months ago (the kind with the underlayment pre-attached). I've been trying to figure out how I should go about sawing these things to size. I'm only doing this for a 50 sq. ft. entryway, so I don't want to buy a mitre saw if I don't have to. I don't plan on any other future laminate flooring work for my place.
I haven't handled a saw of any type for 20 years. I've been trying to read up on this, but I'm thinking maybe I should just rent a mitre saw from Home Depot and buy the (80+T?) blade.
My entryway isn't a "square," but there are stairs that cut into it as well as an angled wall which will require a 45 degree cut.
Suggestions or pointers would be greatly appreciated.
I haven't handled a saw of any type for 20 years. I've been trying to read up on this, but I'm thinking maybe I should just rent a mitre saw from Home Depot and buy the (80+T?) blade.
My entryway isn't a "square," but there are stairs that cut into it as well as an angled wall which will require a 45 degree cut.
Suggestions or pointers would be greatly appreciated.
mjd2k
05-22-06, 10:42 PM
Do you have any saws?
In my expericence, virtually all cuts are covered by some type of molding or transitions strips so perfect neat cuts are not usually required (but are much more professional).
By the time you rent a saw and buy a blade, you're spending more than it sounds like you need plus the mitre saw likely won't do all your cuts.
Can you borrow a jigsaw? You can do the whole job with one.
In my expericence, virtually all cuts are covered by some type of molding or transitions strips so perfect neat cuts are not usually required (but are much more professional).
By the time you rent a saw and buy a blade, you're spending more than it sounds like you need plus the mitre saw likely won't do all your cuts.
Can you borrow a jigsaw? You can do the whole job with one.
docrice
05-23-06, 12:46 PM
I have no saws (right now at least). I guess I could get a jigsaw, as they don't seem expensive. Never used one, but I assume I need to get a blade with enough teeth. Any recommendations on that one?
flopshot
05-23-06, 01:10 PM
fine tooth wood cutting blade for cutting on the up stroke. mark and cut from the bottom of the board. i used a small makita table saw with great results. a circular saw would also work. as mjd said, the cuts won't be seen so don't worry too much. just measure carefully so you minimize waste.
Carpets Done Wright
05-25-06, 09:26 AM
You need to invest in some tools!
A good do it all saw is a circular saw. Cut laminate from the back with at least a 60 tooth blade.
A jig saw is good for trick in and out cuts, but will be really slow for cross cuts and rips.
A table saw is what I recommend, for laminate. You can do what both saws above do with a table saw.
They run about $89 and go up from there. :coffee:
A good do it all saw is a circular saw. Cut laminate from the back with at least a 60 tooth blade.
A jig saw is good for trick in and out cuts, but will be really slow for cross cuts and rips.
A table saw is what I recommend, for laminate. You can do what both saws above do with a table saw.
They run about $89 and go up from there. :coffee: