Cutting Laminate Flooring
#1
Just purchased laminated flooring. What is the best saw to use to cut the flooring I know I need at least a 60 to 100
tooth blade. But I have access to the following saws but not sure which to use.
12 inch sliding mitre
10 in table saw
Band Saw
Radial Arm Saw
tooth blade. But I have access to the following saws but not sure which to use.
12 inch sliding mitre
10 in table saw
Band Saw
Radial Arm Saw
#2
The table saw will work best on longer rips that I doubt you can avoid and will also handle cross cuts or length reduction. The chop saw is fast and easy for most cuts otherwise. A sharp blade is most important and laminate flooring is tough on those. Use a carbide tipped blade and have it sharpened often if frequent cuts are needed. Most if not all cut edges will be hidden by molding and a 60 tooth blade should work fine. Rub some silicone caulk into the cut edges when installing the planks that have been cut. hope this helps and Good Luck with your project.
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Laminate floor "pergo" cutting tool
Google "laminate floor cutting tool". You will find a manual cutter similar to the old trusty paper slice. Feedback I got from users is "it's the best thing since sliced bread"
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Try this link Toolmonger Blog Archive Giant Laminate-Floor-Cutting Scissors