LittleSister
Well-known member
A very basic question I know, but before I waste time and energy -
I want to cut some boards salvaged from an office type desk to make shelves, etc. They are covered by a Formica type laminate (top, bottom and edges) and I guess are fibreboard inside.
I believe cutting bare Formica is challenging, but am I likely to be successful sawing through these glued down, double-sided, laminates? And are there particular techniques to apply?
I have only very limited equipment: medium and fine hand wood saws (I could probably borrow an electric jigsaw, but not for some time yet). The lengths of cuts I want to make effectively rule out cutting through the laminate with a knife before sawing.
I want to cut some boards salvaged from an office type desk to make shelves, etc. They are covered by a Formica type laminate (top, bottom and edges) and I guess are fibreboard inside.
I believe cutting bare Formica is challenging, but am I likely to be successful sawing through these glued down, double-sided, laminates? And are there particular techniques to apply?
I have only very limited equipment: medium and fine hand wood saws (I could probably borrow an electric jigsaw, but not for some time yet). The lengths of cuts I want to make effectively rule out cutting through the laminate with a knife before sawing.