tegwin
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| posted on 1/12/10 at 11:23 PM |
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Worktop cutters
I need to order some cutters to do my kitchen worktops.... 2 "mason mitre" joints, 2 straight wall ends and 1 large radius on a breakfast
bar to cut..
So I need some cutters that are going to be up to the job...
Can anyone recommend some decent quality cutters that would do the job properly? I know I need 1/2 shank, 1/2 twin flute and 50mm long...
But im not sure what brand is good.... and any idea where to mail order them from? (I dont like the idea of going on ebay for them... I dont want
fakes!)
Im guessing 3 would be enough for practice and then actuall cuts?
[Edited on 1/12/10 by tegwin]
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Chippy
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| posted on 1/12/10 at 11:41 PM |
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I purchased a set of work top cutters from Screwfix, did the job fine, (and still good to use on other things, ) HTH Ray
To make a car go faster, just add lightness. Colin Chapman - OR - fit a bigger engine. Chippy
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rf900rush
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| posted on 2/12/10 at 09:58 AM |
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Yes I Second that
Found the screwfix one up to the job
Once had to get one in a hurry and bought a £25 trend on.
Could not see enough difference for that much money.
Screwfix LINK
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nick205
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| posted on 2/12/10 at 10:07 AM |
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Trend router cutters are the best I've used, but not the cheapest.
Some of the cheaper brands like Piranha seem to work well for lighter jobs in soft woods, but struggle with heavier jobs or harder materials (e.g.
worktop laminate).
Remember to check the router spindle speed is set right and clamp everything down really well then go steady and let the cutter do the work (probaly
teaching you to suck eggs here mind!)
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contaminated
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| posted on 2/12/10 at 10:28 AM |
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I rented from Wickes for not a lot of cash.
Tiger Super Six Independent
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interestedparty
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| posted on 2/12/10 at 12:47 PM |
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The main issue, if you are only doing 2 or 3 joints, is whether or not you will get chips in the edge of the laminate. Going slower, and a faster
speed with sharp cutter will help.
The biggest cause of chips is cold, the warmer the laminate is, the less likely.
As some day it may happen that a victim must be found,
I've got a little list-- I've got a little list
Of society offenders who might well be underground,
And who never would be missed-- who never would be missed!
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tegwin
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| posted on 2/12/10 at 01:14 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by interestedparty
The main issue, if you are only doing 2 or 3 joints, is whether or not you will get chips in the edge of the laminate. Going slower, and a faster
speed with sharp cutter will help.
The biggest cause of chips is cold, the warmer the laminate is, the less likely.
Good shout... had not considered temperature... The "kitchen" space is quite warm at the moment.... trying to get the damn plaster to dry
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JoelP
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| posted on 2/12/10 at 08:07 PM |
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i use trend or titman (really!). Currently using trend bits with changeable blades.
One good one will do the whole job and more.
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interestedparty
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| posted on 2/12/10 at 09:38 PM |
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Titman are good.
Do the female cut first, while the blade is at its sharpest, because that's the one you can't take a little skim off it you get a ragged
edge or a chip.
Also, make damn sure your router is perpendicular to the surface, or oyu could end up with a situation where the joint can't be pulled closed
because the two mating surfaces are sloping.
As some day it may happen that a victim must be found,
I've got a little list-- I've got a little list
Of society offenders who might well be underground,
And who never would be missed-- who never would be missed!
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