Rick, I want to thank you for releasing these videos. Thanks to your youtube videos, I was able to tackle the old outdated laminate in our kitchen. I'm not a very handy person and I've never used a router before. I also have never worked with laminate sheets, but it turned out great! The time required to make these videos and the fact you're willing to share your professional knowledge is very much appreciated!
Thank you so much for your expert advice & guidance Rick - we followed your instructions & successfully laminated our bench in New Zealand. Very grateful for such practical & professional help.
I see you cut the hole for the sink. I have bought a pre-laminated bench (3000mm x900mm) and will drop it into my study on wall supports. But I need to cut a divot (i.e 1900mm x 70mm) into the back of the laminate bench top so that it goes around a window frame, and provides a convenient place to drop computer cables and mount a dual monitor stand. Are there any tips and trick on how to cut laminate that is already stuck to the chip board? I have a hacksaw, handsaw, jigsaw, circular saw, and a dremel, but should I invest in some better cutting tool for this job?
The sink hole was already cut when I arrived. Assuming you are working with a flat surface without a backsplash, you can use the tools you have. For the long cut, you can use a circular saw with a sharp 40-tooth or finer blade. That will work for the short cuts as well. Then finish off the corners with the hacksaw or jigsaw. I like to cut the surface with a knife and straight-edge down the line beforehand. It helps minimize chipping. The microchipping can be filed off easily. Another option is the jigsaw with a "reversed-tooth" blade amzn.to/3us86Hs These blades cut on the downstroke. This is probably the safest method. If you want a clean look for your cables, you can use a hole saw and use desk grommets amzn.to/3GuJd0c Thank you. I hope this helps.
I recommend using High Density Particleboard for sub-tops. MDF is not suitable. If I can join the pieces at a cabinet rib, I nail them to that. If I can't get the joint to fall on a rib, I usually put a cleat underneath them and screw into the cleat. Thank you.
@@richardmckrell4899 Medium Density Fiberboard is too soft for a durable worktop. It may be sufficient for decorative or light duty purposes. For a commercial or residential kitchens, baths, desks, etc., I prefer industrial grade particleboard.
Installing laminate is not for the average person. These videos are directed to people who have a certain level of skill and experience. This video presumes the viewer has seen the basic laminate installation video: ua-cam.com/video/Urm6V0KyNOE/v-deo.html Thank you!
Rick, I want to thank you for releasing these videos. Thanks to your youtube videos, I was able to tackle the old outdated laminate in our kitchen. I'm not a very handy person and I've never used a router before. I also have never worked with laminate sheets, but it turned out great! The time required to make these videos and the fact you're willing to share your professional knowledge is very much appreciated!
Thank you! That's fantastic. I'm very happy to hear about your success. Thank you for taking the time to let me know. Congratulations.
Thank you so much for your expert advice & guidance Rick - we followed your instructions & successfully laminated our bench in New Zealand. Very grateful for such practical & professional help.
I'm happy to hear that. Thank you!
Very helpfull. Thank you! You should have a gang of subs. Nice editing. Well done.
I really appreciate that. Glad it was helpful. Thank you!
Excellent video and voiceover
Thank you kindly! I appreciate it.
Thanks a lot!!
It's my pleasure. Thank you!
Dude... this is priceless
Thank you!
I see you cut the hole for the sink. I have bought a pre-laminated bench (3000mm x900mm) and will drop it into my study on wall supports. But I need to cut a divot (i.e 1900mm x 70mm) into the back of the laminate bench top so that it goes around a window frame, and provides a convenient place to drop computer cables and mount a dual monitor stand. Are there any tips and trick on how to cut laminate that is already stuck to the chip board? I have a hacksaw, handsaw, jigsaw, circular saw, and a dremel, but should I invest in some better cutting tool for this job?
The sink hole was already cut when I arrived.
Assuming you are working with a flat surface without a backsplash, you can use the tools you have.
For the long cut, you can use a circular saw with a sharp 40-tooth or finer blade. That will work for the short cuts as well. Then finish off the corners with the hacksaw or jigsaw.
I like to cut the surface with a knife and straight-edge down the line beforehand. It helps minimize chipping. The microchipping can be filed off easily.
Another option is the jigsaw with a "reversed-tooth" blade amzn.to/3us86Hs These blades cut on the downstroke. This is probably the safest method.
If you want a clean look for your cables, you can use a hole saw and use desk grommets amzn.to/3GuJd0c
Thank you. I hope this helps.
@@elbowshots Thanks for the advice. I like the jigsaw down stroke blade idea, and will give that a try. Cheers.
Whats a good method to join MDF to get a 12 ft countertop length? I was thinking pocket screws and glue. Any suggestions?
I recommend using High Density Particleboard for sub-tops. MDF is not suitable.
If I can join the pieces at a cabinet rib, I nail them to that. If I can't get the joint to fall on a rib, I usually put a cleat underneath them and screw into the cleat. Thank you.
Thanks, any reason you don't like MDF as a substrate?
@@richardmckrell4899 Medium Density Fiberboard is too soft for a durable worktop. It may be sufficient for decorative or light duty purposes.
For a commercial or residential kitchens, baths, desks, etc., I prefer industrial grade particleboard.
@@elbowshots Ok thanks I appreciate your advise.
I used 5/8" dowels and epoxy, I also cut the plywood a bit narrower so could tack on a 1x2 piece of ash on each side.
Too complicated for the average person.
Installing laminate is not for the average person. These videos are directed to people who have a certain level of skill and experience.
This video presumes the viewer has seen the basic laminate installation video: ua-cam.com/video/Urm6V0KyNOE/v-deo.html
Thank you!