Hello everyone, I've just added another video about cutting Laminate worktops, this one covers those tricky tops that you have to cut without removing. ruclips.net/video/b-OEkRpW-EE/видео.html
Loads of thanks for this. If I need to make a pilot hole in the worktop first (to get the jigsaw blade in) what would you recommend about how to do this? [el'sda2]
@@lemsdarkapprentice2535 I would make a hole ( with a wood drill bit) in the bit of laminate you are going to discard near the cutting edge, but not on it, then cut with the jigsaw to get to the cutting line, proceeding at a shallow angle ( not 90 degrees! ) to get to it then merge into your cutting line. You might find this video ( ruclips.net/video/jAdZ94pqOXo/видео.html ) (not mine) useful to watch from 4 mins on. Ity demonstrates really clearly what I am trying to explain. Practise on an off cut first, to build your confidence. Let me know how you get on. Good Luck with the project. Make sure you subscribe. Thanks for watching.
That's praise indeed, thank you so much Dave. I hope you've subscribed to 'all'. The creative projects I cover are so varied that the algorithms can't keep up and will only send you ones about jigsaws otherwise. Lots more to choose from and lots more coming. Last day of January today so last Happy New Year.
Thank you! I've owned and used a jigsaw for many years, and had no idea you could get reversible blades that cut on the down vs the up. Brilliant piece of info :)
10 out of 10 for presentation. The trouble with jigsaws is that they are designed to cut curves. They are not designed to cut deep, square, straight edges. I've cut many worktops and many items of laminated chipboard, but one tool I would not use is a jigsaw, unless I wanted a curvy edge. Even with a professional jigsaw, a guide rail, a decent blade - laminate blades are available - you will not get a square cut across the length of a full sized worktop. The blade will go out of square the longer you cut, For laminate worktops you need either a circular saw with guide rail for straight cuts or a large router and jig for joints. A circular saw will cut exceptionally square, clean, chip-free edges if you work with a guide rail, use a decent saw with preferably a triple chip blade and most important of all, work from the reverse side, i.e. laminate side down. You won't need to see where you are going because the cut will be square. For really critical jobs, I would use a new blade or one that has had very little use. Chipboard is full of rubbish that will ruin a carbide tipped blade. For "masons mitres" or joints at right angles using boards that have shaped edges, the the router is the way to go. A big, powerful 1/2" router and a jig is the only way. Preferably after a training session on how to use it. The going rate for a professionally cut worktop joint used to be £50 years ago, so no need to skimp on tools or materials.
The most well-spoken D.I.Y tutorial on the interweb! Thanks for the tips, i'm making a bespoke breakfast bar and my worktop is ready to be cut, i'll take these tips on. :)
It's true - the people that make DIY tutorial videos are typically rather less RP than this :-) (also vastly more male) Handmade Originals is definitiely improving diversity in this area along with giving good advice.
Thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed watching- love a good analogy. I'm caught up in garters at the moment, but will be back to more practical matters soon. Hope you've subscribed then you won't miss a thing.😊
The described solution indeed works exactly as described, but cutting from the backside with a regular blade is much less fatiguing and more controllable, as you don't have to push hard downwards on the jigsaw all the time. With a regular blade the cutting force is applied against the baseplate and the jigsaw stays firm on the material wihout need to push down. Try cutting a thick (or hard) worktop with a reverse (also called downstroke) blade and the jigsaw jumps on you up all the time. This can also be seen in this video on the begining of the cut. That is why the downstroke blade design is the exeption rather than the norm.
I agree and I do think that it is time to invent a new form of support that clips underneath the cutting surface, for use when using the down cutting blade. I have suggested this before maybe one that clips round from the side and under? Perhaps we need to design this new accessory TheXape?
I am making a sewing table for my wife and need to make a cutout for the sewing machine to be flush with the laminate top. I seldom use my jigsaw, but need to use it in this instance. I never knew about reversible blades. Thank you for the tip. I phoned my friendly woodworking tool shop and of course they have these R blades in stock. Never too old to learn new things. 😀
Beautifully explained!!! I've been told several times, that "they" couldn't do a repair on my new countertop. The salesman measured wrong and didn't listen to me say I wanted it flush so that I could have a handicapped approved door entrance, plus I wanted to be able to order a new refrigerator that would fit through the door. That's why I took the breakfast bar down in the first place. Now the countertop sticks out 1 inch too far. You give me hope that I can trim it back. I'm so grateful for this video. Thank you
I feel your pain! Take your time and a deep breath. There is no need to rush.Good Luck and I would love to hear from you when you have done it. If the bit you are cutting off starts to bounce as you progress, fill the gap you have cut ( so that you don't squeeze the blade) with a piece of cardboard or a lolly stick and tape it to the main piece behind the blade to keep it steady as you process to your triumphant finish!
Hi,Was going to buy an expensive circular saw ,,just seen your video and was happy to go and buy an R blade for my jigsaw ,saved me a lot of money ,,so thank you . And what a lovely beautiful lady you are ☺️
So pleased to help you save some cash. Hope the project works out well and thank you dear heart for the sweet comments.😊 Hope you have subscribed and will join us again.
This vid will be very useful for me shortly as I am fitting out my sizable utility room. I recall as a kid in the 70's , my Mom attempting to do this, and ending up with it all jagged. I always wondered how it was done correctly. Thank you for this.
You're extremely welcome and well done to your Mum for having a go too. In the 1970s she would have been a trailblazer. You will carry the torch forward. I hope your project goes well, it certainly seems that you have given yourself a high bar. I'm sure you'll soar. I hope you've subscribed. Let me know how you get on.
Yes, I've been astonished by how many people never knew they existed. Thanks for watching, hope you've subscribed to all. A huge variety of creative projects available to view.
Then my work here is done. I don't intend to turn everyone into cabinet makers, plumbers or electricans, but if I can make you feel more at ease with tools and more self reliant, more confident that you are capable of more than you thought, then I am delighted. Good luck, I hope your project turns out well and I hope you have time to subscribe and maybe watch some of my other videos too.
Thank you for the tip, I never knew there was such a blade that cut on the down stroke. I always flipped my blades upside down but many times they would slip out of the saw grip. Thanks again and Greetings from Northern Michigan, USA. By the way, you are lovely!
Thanks very much for your most helpful advice and demonstration of benchtop cutting! I'll be applying your comprehensive tips when installing my laundry cabinets 😊😊
Good luck with that, I hope it goes well. Glad you enjoyed the video, hope you've subscribed to "all" so many varied creative projects available. Thanks again
@@BecomingCreative Thank you. Following your advice and using a new Bosch blade made the cutting of the benchtop a success 😊 The basin has been installed and most of the laundry has been completed except the toe kick. It was properly done thanks to your valuable demonstration 👍🙏😄
Brilliant video. Thank you, very clearly explained. I am fitting my own kitchen and i was going to use a fine toothed handsaw to cut the worktop, but i think I'll be using the jigsaw instead now. Thanks!
Thanks Jo. Good luck with the kitchen project. I don't know which units you are using, but you might like to check out my video on fitting IKEA units ( or others of similar ilk) just to give some thought to where all the pipes are going to go and the depth of the service space needed at the back of the units. This is the link to my one, but there are plenty of others. ruclips.net/video/bevVHnLSZVg/видео.html
Wonderful, the exact information I was looking for! It was difficult to find a video for a clean cut without using a table saw. Thank you for these tips 💐
Please add this tip to your future videos. If you are cutting off more than an inch of the laminate, you can make a practice cut. If you are cutting off 2 or more inches, you can make multiple practice cuts - before you do something you can't fix. This tests the surface, the saw, the blade, the cutting guide, and it especially tests your technique. You can firure out if you are better off cutting from the top or bottom, how hard to press down on the saw, cutting speed, etc.
great video, nice and clear with none of that stupid unwanted music ,,,no doubt somebody somewhere is going to try cutting fingernails with a jigsaw lol
Oh NO!! I hadn't thought of that!! Thank you so much for your kind comments and I hope you've subscribed to 'all'. The creative projects I cover are so varied that the algorithms can't keep up and will only send you ones about jigsaws otherwise. Lots more to choose from and lots more coming. Last day of January today so last Happy New Year.
Finally someone who gives good clear advice without waffle. And a fellow female Brit.! Amazing. ! I'm trying to cut laminate flooring with a jigsaw. They are almost useless. Hard to keep in line, hard to keep on the table and the blade I bought for laminate is useless. Thanks for this advice though. ONE QUESTION. What is the best speed (s) and should pendulum action be used.?
Hi Jill, thanks for watching and glad you found it useful. In answer to your questions, I don't have pendulum action on my jigsaw, but I don't cut the whole thing in one go unless it's short, firstly because I don't want the jigsaw to overheat and secondly because I like to feel in control of it and be balanced on my feet, not leaning over. When restarting after pausing, I start the jigsaw before making contact (I believe the technical term is getting it spinning) and this has been recommended as the approach to take by one of the professionals on this thread (I like to think of it as taking a short run up at the next bit if you like). So I guess this is a bit like a homemade slow pendulum action. As far as speed is concerned for the laminate I have found this www.wonkeedonkeetools.co.uk/jigsaws/at-which-speed-should-you-use-your-jigsaw, which you might find useful but it doesn't mention laminate floors specifically. I guess I was going at a medium to fast speed, but my jig is quite old so I don't have actual numbers for you I'm afraid. If you have any spare tiles I would practise until you are happy with the cut. Also if the tile is moving as you cut it, I would definitely use some clamps and pad them with something rubber ( maybe some old flip flops)or cork to stop any slipping, but prevent denting. Don't try to cut a moving tile. Lots of people tape the cutting line or score it before cutting with the jigsaw. Still slipping? You could mark the cutting line underneath, flip it over and use a 'normal' blade on the 'wrong' side. That way you will have extra grip as the normal blades cut upwards towards the base plate. I preferred to use the reverse blade and cut from the top on this heavy countertop, but if your tiles are very slippy (they are smaller and lighter than a countertop) and nothing else works, try this. Let me know how you get on and don't forget to subscribe!
Am installing kitchen workbenchs with jigsaw and found you, beautiful (voice too) and great tip on reversible blades, am off to find some 👍 I'll be back!
@@BecomingCreative no problem at all, watching you the pleasure is all mine, 🙂 ..incidentally I have not been able to find said jigsaw blades as yet, what brand name are you using ?
Thank you for the clear instruction! I believe for laminate flooring there's also a sawblade with its teeth in the opposite direction, as you do want to have the decoration side of the floor facing on top. What actually happens at 8.06 is that you start to cut already when the saw didn't had enough speed to cut. Use a speedsquare as a starting guide or a straight piece of wood as a guide to start your cut less troublesome, as you do not have to worry to "aim" where your cut has to start. It also appears you force the jigsaw to make the cut too fast. Let the machine do the work for you and the cut will be cleaner on the break-out side and the blades last longer. I also would like to add another safety rule: use ear protection.
And thank you Eric for watching and for your kind words and helpful advice. It's so rewarding that people with so much more experience than me a) watch the videos and then b) add their helpful tips and advice as you have. I'm hoping to build a lovely helpful community here. I hope you will join us by subscribing.
C hain saw has the same issue, the chain must be moving at full speed before contacting wood to cut neatly. Great video, and thank you for teaching about the R blade. Just when I thought I knew everything!
Many thanks indeed, glad you enjoyed it. I did toy with the idea of chopping a carrot with the jigsaw to demonstrate how easily one could lop off a finger, but thought this might have people reaching for the smelling salts!
If you apply less pressure with your hands on the whole tool, you will get and even cleaner bottom cut. I meant that if you completed the whole cutting off in say 20 seconds, take another 20 seconds to move the whole tool while cutting all the way, the blade won't take too much stress even though it might heat up. Nice video though. Really helpful 👍
Thanks Ravin. If anyone tries Ravin's method, let me know how you got on. I'm not looking underneath the countertop but would be interested to know how others got on.
@@BecomingCreative I have experienced this myself and in the beginning I would be in a hurry to get the job done and that's how I learnt not to apply too much pressure on the cutting tool.
@@BecomingCreative thanks for your reply! Yeah this worked great, reversible blade worked great on oak cladding for a friend's stair rail too! Great advice 👍
Well firstly, I'm sorry for your loss Jacqueline and secondly Brava for stepping boldly into the hitherto unknown world of DIY. We are all more capable than we realise and the more jobs you tackle the more confident you will be. Even if you make some mistakes, do not be downhearted or listen to any negative inner voices. Like pilots, give yourself a safety checklist; Goggles, ear protectors, check power off before and after use. Keep it next to your drill/ saw or whatever then you can be confident you are safe and don't have to reinvent the wheel each time. As you are a newbie, you might find it useful to keep a project diary. What you are intending to do, how you are going to do it and what tools/ equipment you need. Most importantly when you have completed the project jot down what, if anything, you would have done differently if you were doing it again. I found putting up pictures particularly satisfying as I see then end result and enjoy it every day. Here's my video on this ruclips.net/video/SmdKBfW67tA/видео.html I have to say though fixing broken things is immensely satisfy. I'm going to do a video on this shortly. Good Luck in your next project and let me know how you get on.
HI there, glad you enjoyed the video. If you can't find a reversible blade your local shops, you should be able to get one from Amazon. Alternatively, as I think you might be in the US, I have just checked for you, ACE hardware sell them. Hope you have subscribed?
Makes perfect sense, thanks! Just an observation but you may want to set your camera to auto exposure as there was quite a lot of white out from over exposure. Other than that, very clearly and nicely presented 🙂
Thank you so much, that's really encouraging. Next video coming soon on how to make a low ceiling appear higher. You get to hear it here first. Hope you've subscribed.
One more thing... If you don't have the right blade for this... You can turn that board over with the important side down, that way you get a clean cut on the important side
No need to rely on your eye to keep to a straight line. Just clamp a piece of batten to the worktop, parallel to the line you want to cut, 1/2 the width of the jigsaw sole plate away from your cut-line. When you're cutting, just keep the edge of the sole plate in contact with the batten.
Thanks Timo. Unfortunately you can't edit youtube vids without deleting and republishing but of you follow the link below the video in the description you should be able to see a photo. Glad you enjoyed it, hope you've subscribed.
Aww thank you so much Graham, that means a lot. It's really motivating to have encouragement like this. Coincidentally as this video has gone down so well, I've literally just posted another one on drilling holes in various walls to hang pictures. You get to be the first to know. Thanks again.
Hi There, I've been asked by Good Neighbour exactly which blade I am using in the video. Well firstly, thank you for watching and secondly the blade I used is called star x and I think I got them from screwfix. Their website is down at the moment so I can't give you a link, but the code of the blade you want is T101BR and many different brands make them. This is the link to the Bosch blades. www.ffx.co.uk/tools/product/Bosch-T101Br-3165140012454-Reversible-Pitch-Clean-For-Wood-Jigsaw-Blades-X-5. I'll post the link to the screwfix blades when their website is up and running again.
1. The bland cuts on the up stroke to ensure the jigsaw base plate stays in firm contact with the laminate. You run the danger of lifting if it cuts the otherway. 2. To avoid not being able to see your cut lines mark them out on the underside. 3. Do what works for you.
You're absolutely correct Ian, perhaps we need to redesign the jigsaw so that we can cut from the right side ( to please me) and yet still have a plate underneath to push against ( to please you and physics)- maybe a bracket that sits side ways on the jigsaw and clamps underneath the board being cut. Movement allowed for by caterpillars or ballbearings? Could this be a patent application in the making?
You are one of my first comments of this New Year Hassan. What a great way to start. Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it. Please subscribe for more- a very eclectic mix! Happy New Year everyone.
Good tips, Two things though, Never start a saw of any kind when its in contact with the surface to be cut... start the saw first then move it to the cutting area. and 2. don't lean into a power tool like that... if things go pear shaped it could end badly for you...
Jigsaws cut upwards because they're cutting toward the table of the saw, pulling the wood/formica/plastic/whatever toward the table. If they cut downward, they'd force the saw in the opposite direction -- upward, making it hop away from the material being cut. Circular saws cut upward -- toward their tables. Tablesaws cut downward -- toward their tables,....
Problem I have sink worktop in place cannot move, But i need to cut 1 inch off right hand side to fit new cooker in the jigsaw would not get right to the back any suggestions would be appreciated good vlog by the way didnt know about reverse blades.
Thanks for this Tony. You raised such an interesting query that I have devoted a new video to the answer. I hope this helps you and others in the same situation. ruclips.net/video/b-OEkRpW-EE/видео.html And I hope you get your oven to fit!
The some peculiar reason that you do not understand is called a safety measure. You can use a downstroke blade to cut, but that will make the kickback significantly stronger. The safest way to cut is use the upstroke blade and flip the board around. Don't worry, the method you've shown here is already perfect and safe. You don't need to see the board as you're cutting it. This is work, not a show. Trust your measurement. Remember the mantra: "Measure Twice & Cut Once" 👍
Just a couple of points. I don't understand why you used a coping saw to start the cut. You would be less likely to get a square cut compared to the jig saw which would have no trouble starting and would not create any damage to the laminate. I would recommend you clamped a straight edge across the worktop so the jig saw simply follows a dead straight line rather than have to "steer" the jigsaw. You would probably need the clamps used from below as they might get in the way at the start and end however. The BIGGEST problem with down cutting blades is that they can suddenly make the blade and jig saw jump up really viscously (8:06) even if you hold it down as hard as you can. It can be far worse than you experienced... totally unpredictable. At this moment you could ruin the worktop surface as the blade will dig into the surface. It is far easier to cut conventionally from the reverse side as long as you use the straight edge as a guide.. The jig saw will leave a clean cut and you'll have no chance of the jigsaw jumping out of the cut causing damage.
I'm not planning to but I'm sure you will find helpful videos on RUclips. I'd look some out for u but Im in bed with Covid at the moment and my head is full of wool.
how do you cut it if it has laminare on both sides, like from a kitchen cupboard? would clamping another piece of wood to the 'underside' work to have neat edges on both sides? which blade then?
That's a very interesting question. I'm about to go away, but let me think about it and do some research for you. My initial thoughts are that you are correct - wood clamped to the underside would protect the underside laminate and a reversible blade will cut cleanly through the top laminate. If you try this before I do let me know how you get on. Make sure you use a new sharp blade to cut through that much thickness.
What about drilling a hole with a spade bit? I have a laminate countertop that I would like to install a soap dispenser in and I really don’t want to mess up my counter top as they were installed in 2021.
@@alexib5248 To be perfectly honest I have only used spade bits on wood, not laminate. Your problem here is not just which cutting tool to use, but also access to the top as it is already fixed in position. You could use a sacrificial piece of mdf on top to protect the laminate layer, but difficult to see how you could clamp it in position. Also be careful you don't cut too close to the sink. Personally in your situation I would consider just mounting a bottle dispenser on the wall. Does anyone else here have any suggestions for Alex?
It's that extra pair of hands you didn't realise you needed until you sawed into your Mum's dining table- oops! Or is that just me? Thanks for watching. Don't forget to subscribe to 'all'.
Also, did you know that the base plate of the jigsaw has two sides? The side that you are not using in this video is the side that is especially made to cut laminate.
I must apologise for my work colleague's ill mannered response to your video. Who borrowed my phone. Hoping you can accept my sincere apologie . I have looked myself at your video, well done you madam. James
Thanks for your reply. I’ve just had another go at cutting my worktop with my saw 🪚 but I’ve basically given up on that now. I’m a bit worried i might mess this up? It’s incredibly difficult. As you can see in my 30 second clip. I’ve just this minute compelled myself, to have a look on Amazon... for a jigsaw. And yes! I’ve now ordered one. ( Bosch compact 700E ). Hopefully this will make life a bit easier. They all say it’s another good product to use. i did have a look at that jigsaw... that you saw on screwfix. But then i thought, it would be better, or easier... if i just buy one from Amazon. But thanks anyway. Saturday afternoon at 13:43H. 10th April 2021. U.K. 🇬🇧 Southampton.
Sounds like a good decision. While you are waiting for it to arrive there are plenty of 'how to cut sink holes in counter top' tutorials to watch to make you feel more confident. ( not by me) this one's pretty good ruclips.net/video/EO9cAlBltfI/видео.html You can also find a piece of old wood wider than the hold you are cutting ( see tip 4) do not skip this bit. My top tips? 1 Check underneath that there are no pipes or bits of cupboard in the way of where you want to cut. 2 Use a paddle or spade bit in your drill to drill a starter hole that is wider in diameter that the width of your jigsaw blade. 3 Remember that you can stop and re-start at any time with a jigsaw, you don't have to cut it in one go. 4 Once you get more that half way round secure the bit you are cutting out with a couple of screws ( in the bit that will be thrown away not the countertop) to stop it bouncing as you continue- and probably breaking off ruining all your good work. Practise using the jigsaw in some old countertop first to get the feel of it. You can do this: you will not make a mess of it if you take your time and mark your template carefully. Good luck. Let me know how you get on.
Excellent video, never realised you could purchase a reversable blade, mind you I do have a table saw and use a 64x teeth blade, please keep creating those videos, as just detest those American videos, that talk for hours, when you can just do it in 3x minutes
Yes. The good old T101BR it cuts on the down stroke rather than on the up stroke which apparently is normal. Here is the link for screwfix www.screwfix.com/p/t101br-various-material-jigsaw-blades-100mm-3-pack/6628x It doesn't have to be this brand it just has to be a T101BR.
@@jacksonbrown2827 So long as you find a blade with the code T101 BR on the hilt you should have the correct blade whatever the brand. Look at the direction of the teeth- if they look like your top teeth ( for biting down) you have the correct blade. Good luck with your project - and if I could be permitted a bit of shameless self promotion have a look at Becoming Creative Magazine on Facebook. I am launching the magazine soon and this tells you what is happening heading towards that launch - ooooh exciting- well hopefully!
Hi Malcolm, thanks for your comments. The details of the blades are in the comments below, but basically the brand doesn't matter so much as the code which is T101BR- it's the R part of it which indicates you have a reversible blade. I got mine from screwfix www.screwfix.com/p/t101br-various-material-jigsaw-blades-100mm-3-pack/6628x and there is a link below for ones manufactured by Bosch which I'll repeat here so that all the info is in one place. www.ffx.co.uk/tools/product/Bosch-T101Br-3165140012454-Reversible-Pitch-Clean-For-Wood-Jigsaw-Blades-X-5 Hope your project goes well. PS I've now changed the video description to include details of the blade, which I hope makes life easier for everyone.Thanks for the feedback.
Hello everyone, I've just added another video about cutting Laminate worktops, this one covers those tricky tops that you have to cut without removing.
ruclips.net/video/b-OEkRpW-EE/видео.html
Loads of thanks for this. If I need to make a pilot hole in the worktop first (to get the jigsaw blade in) what would you recommend about how to do this? [el'sda2]
@@lemsdarkapprentice2535 I would make a hole ( with a wood drill bit) in the bit of laminate you are going to discard near the cutting edge, but not on it, then cut with the jigsaw to get to the cutting line, proceeding at a shallow angle ( not 90 degrees! ) to get to it then merge into your cutting line. You might find this video
( ruclips.net/video/jAdZ94pqOXo/видео.html )
(not mine) useful to watch from 4 mins on. Ity demonstrates really clearly what I am trying to explain.
Practise on an off cut first, to build your confidence. Let me know how you get on. Good Luck with the project. Make sure you subscribe. Thanks for watching.
This the best lesson in cutting laminate I have ever seen on RUclips well done 👍👍
That's praise indeed, thank you so much Dave. I hope you've subscribed to 'all'. The creative projects I cover are so varied that the algorithms can't keep up and will only send you ones about jigsaws otherwise. Lots more to choose from and lots more coming. Last day of January today so last Happy New Year.
Thank you! I've owned and used a jigsaw for many years, and had no idea you could get reversible blades that cut on the down vs the up. Brilliant piece of info :)
You are most welcome Jessica. Thanks for watching. I hope you join me by subscribing, more videos on all sorts of topics coming soon.
10 out of 10 for presentation.
The trouble with jigsaws is that they are designed to cut curves. They are not designed to cut deep, square, straight edges.
I've cut many worktops and many items of laminated chipboard, but one tool I would not use is a jigsaw, unless I wanted a curvy edge.
Even with a professional jigsaw, a guide rail, a decent blade - laminate blades are available - you will not get a square cut across the length of a full sized worktop. The blade will go out of square the longer you cut,
For laminate worktops you need either a circular saw with guide rail for straight cuts or a large router and jig for joints.
A circular saw will cut exceptionally square, clean, chip-free edges if you work with a guide rail, use a decent saw with preferably a triple chip blade and most important of all, work from the reverse side, i.e. laminate side down.
You won't need to see where you are going because the cut will be square.
For really critical jobs, I would use a new blade or one that has had very little use. Chipboard is full of rubbish that will ruin a carbide tipped blade.
For "masons mitres" or joints at right angles using boards that have shaped edges, the the router is the way to go.
A big, powerful 1/2" router and a jig is the only way. Preferably after a training session on how to use it.
The going rate for a professionally cut worktop joint used to be £50 years ago, so no need to skimp on tools or materials.
Hi professional! question that if I need to cut worktop which made of paper+plastic, could I use Flat Wood Bit - 40mm to cut the worktop? thanks!
The most well-spoken D.I.Y tutorial on the interweb!
Thanks for the tips, i'm making a bespoke breakfast bar and my worktop is ready to be cut, i'll take these tips on. :)
I'm sure it will be wonderful. Thank you for your lovely comments, I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
It's true - the people that make DIY tutorial videos are typically rather less RP than this :-) (also vastly more male) Handmade Originals is definitiely improving diversity in this area along with giving good advice.
Too kind. I'm all in favour of diversity. A fair chance for everyone.
Brilliant work i must say! It's past 5 pm on Friday... beer time in Texas. Have a nice day, cheerio. 😁
You make laugh Wes. Thanks for watching and enjoy that beer. Here in London I've just finished breakfast. Cheers. Hope you've subscribed.
Putting me own kitchen up now and planning to cut the laminate worktop with jigsaw, happy I've seen this!
Hope it goes well for you. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for such a clear explanation and demonstration. Thank goodness I found you BEFORE we attempted our latest project !
you explain. it so well! I loved the faux nails and heels on the mud analogies! :D
Thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed watching- love a good analogy. I'm caught up in garters at the moment, but will be back to more practical matters soon. Hope you've subscribed then you won't miss a thing.😊
The described solution indeed works exactly as described, but cutting from the backside with a regular blade is much less fatiguing and more controllable, as you don't have to push hard downwards on the jigsaw all the time. With a regular blade the cutting force is applied against the baseplate and the jigsaw stays firm on the material wihout need to push down.
Try cutting a thick (or hard) worktop with a reverse (also called downstroke) blade and the jigsaw jumps on you up all the time.
This can also be seen in this video on the begining of the cut.
That is why the downstroke blade design is the exeption rather than the norm.
I agree and I do think that it is time to invent a new form of support that clips underneath the cutting surface, for use when using the down cutting blade. I have suggested this before maybe one that clips round from the side and under? Perhaps we need to design this new accessory TheXape?
I am making a sewing table for my wife and need to make a cutout for the sewing machine to be flush with the laminate top. I seldom use my jigsaw, but need to use it in this instance. I never knew about reversible blades. Thank you for the tip. I phoned my friendly woodworking tool shop and of course they have these R blades in stock. Never too old to learn new things. 😀
Well how lucky is your wife! Hope it goes well. Thanks for watching. Hope you've subscribed.
I'm a builder from England and i love your production. Many thanks great help your a Angel
Many thanks, you've made my day. Let's hope the Lionesses do the same!
Yes I agree she is beautiful and I love the sound of her accent!!!
Beautifully explained!!! I've been told several times, that "they" couldn't do a repair on my new countertop. The salesman measured wrong and didn't listen to me say I wanted it flush so that I could have a handicapped approved door entrance, plus I wanted to be able to order a new refrigerator that would fit through the door. That's why I took the breakfast bar down in the first place. Now the countertop sticks out 1 inch too far.
You give me hope that I can trim it back. I'm so grateful for this video. Thank you
I feel your pain! Take your time and a deep breath. There is no need to rush.Good Luck and I would love to hear from you when you have done it. If the bit you are cutting off starts to bounce as you progress, fill the gap you have cut ( so that you don't squeeze the blade) with a piece of cardboard or a lolly stick and tape it to the main piece behind the blade to keep it steady as you process to your triumphant finish!
Thanks for explaining In a way even I can understand
You are most welcome. That's really encouraging. Thank you.
Hi,Was going to buy an expensive circular saw ,,just seen your video and was happy to go and buy an R blade for my jigsaw ,saved me a lot of money ,,so thank you . And what a lovely beautiful lady you are ☺️
So pleased to help you save some cash. Hope the project works out well and thank you dear heart for the sweet comments.😊 Hope you have subscribed and will join us again.
This vid will be very useful for me shortly as I am fitting out my sizable utility room. I recall as a kid in the 70's , my Mom attempting to do this, and ending up with it all jagged. I always wondered how it was done correctly. Thank you for this.
You're extremely welcome and well done to your Mum for having a go too. In the 1970s she would have been a trailblazer. You will carry the torch forward. I hope your project goes well, it certainly seems that you have given yourself a high bar. I'm sure you'll soar. I hope you've subscribed. Let me know how you get on.
Great advice, thanks...reverse blades is a new one.
Yes, I've been astonished by how many people never knew they existed. Thanks for watching, hope you've subscribed to all. A huge variety of creative projects available to view.
I feel so much more confident after seeing this! Thank you so much! :)
Then my work here is done. I don't intend to turn everyone into cabinet makers, plumbers or electricans, but if I can make you feel more at ease with tools and more self reliant, more confident that you are capable of more than you thought, then I am delighted. Good luck, I hope your project turns out well and I hope you have time to subscribe and maybe watch some of my other videos too.
Thank you for the tip, I never knew there was such a blade that cut on the down stroke. I always flipped my blades upside down but many times they would slip out of the saw grip. Thanks again and Greetings from Northern Michigan, USA. By the way, you are lovely!
Thank you so much Northern Michigan, what a super comment to start the New Year!
What a pleasant speaking voice.
I do my best. 😉 Thank you Jackson.
Thanks very much for your most helpful advice and demonstration of benchtop cutting! I'll be applying your comprehensive tips when installing my laundry cabinets 😊😊
Good luck with that, I hope it goes well. Glad you enjoyed the video, hope you've subscribed to "all" so many varied creative projects available. Thanks again
@@BecomingCreative Thank you. Following your advice and using a new Bosch blade made the cutting of the benchtop a success 😊 The basin has been installed and most of the laundry has been completed except the toe kick. It was properly done thanks to your valuable demonstration 👍🙏😄
Brilliant video. Thank you, very clearly explained. I am fitting my own kitchen and i was going to use a fine toothed handsaw to cut the worktop, but i think I'll be using the jigsaw instead now. Thanks!
Thanks Jo. Good luck with the kitchen project. I don't know which units you are using, but you might like to check out my video on fitting IKEA units ( or others of similar ilk) just to give some thought to where all the pipes are going to go and the depth of the service space needed at the back of the units.
This is the link to my one, but there are plenty of others. ruclips.net/video/bevVHnLSZVg/видео.html
Wow, that is a lot of excellent information packed into a 10 minute video. Can't thank you enough. All the best.
Many thanks. Hope you've subscribed? More coming soon, just making a coronation hamper at the moment. Thanks for watching.
Wonderful, the exact information I was looking for! It was difficult to find a video for a clean cut without using a table saw. Thank you for these tips 💐
Many thanks Melyssa, thank you for watching. Hope you''ve subscribed, more coming soon on all sorts of topics.
Thank you great tip on using the blade in reverse to prevent chipping.
Thank you for your kind comment and for watching. More videos coming soon.
Absolutely loving your videos - they are so helpful! You're really clear and have such a lovely manner, I could listen to you all day
That's so kind. Thanks Alex. Hope you've subscribed?
@@BecomingCreative But of course!
Please add this tip to your future videos.
If you are cutting off more than an inch of the laminate, you can make a practice cut.
If you are cutting off 2 or more inches, you can make multiple practice cuts - before you do something you can't fix.
This tests the surface, the saw, the blade, the cutting guide, and it especially tests your technique.
You can firure out if you are better off cutting from the top or bottom, how hard to press down on the saw, cutting speed, etc.
😂thank you for this video, very helpful. The finger nail example is painfully permanently in my minds eye. 😮💅🏻
Oops. Thank for watching, but sorry for the image!
Brilliant. I'm just about to go out and fit one for a mate. Sooo glad I watched this.
Thanks Joe that's really kind. Lots of tips from other subscribers here also. I hope your job goes well.
great video, nice and clear with none of that stupid unwanted music ,,,no doubt somebody somewhere is going to try cutting fingernails with a jigsaw lol
Oh NO!! I hadn't thought of that!! Thank you so much for your kind comments and I hope you've subscribed to 'all'. The creative projects I cover are so varied that the algorithms can't keep up and will only send you ones about jigsaws otherwise. Lots more to choose from and lots more coming. Last day of January today so last Happy New Year.
Finally someone who gives good clear advice without waffle. And a fellow female Brit.! Amazing. ! I'm trying to cut laminate flooring with a jigsaw. They are almost useless. Hard to keep in line, hard to keep on the table and the blade I bought for laminate is useless. Thanks for this advice though. ONE QUESTION. What is the best speed (s) and should pendulum action be used.?
Hi Jill,
thanks for watching and glad you found it useful. In answer to your questions, I don't have pendulum action on my jigsaw, but I don't cut the whole thing in one go unless it's short, firstly because I don't want the jigsaw to overheat and secondly because I like to feel in control of it and be balanced on my feet, not leaning over. When restarting after pausing, I start the jigsaw before making contact (I believe the technical term is getting it spinning) and this has been recommended as the approach to take by one of the professionals on this thread (I like to think of it as taking a short run up at the next bit if you like). So I guess this is a bit like a homemade slow pendulum action.
As far as speed is concerned for the laminate I have found this www.wonkeedonkeetools.co.uk/jigsaws/at-which-speed-should-you-use-your-jigsaw, which you might find useful but it doesn't mention laminate floors specifically. I guess I was going at a medium to fast speed, but my jig is quite old so I don't have actual numbers for you I'm afraid. If you have any spare tiles I would practise until you are happy with the cut. Also if the tile is moving as you cut it, I would definitely use some clamps and pad them with something rubber ( maybe some old flip flops)or cork to stop any slipping, but prevent denting. Don't try to cut a moving tile.
Lots of people tape the cutting line or score it before cutting with the jigsaw. Still slipping? You could mark the cutting line underneath, flip it over and use a 'normal' blade on the 'wrong' side. That way you will have extra grip as the normal blades cut upwards towards the base plate. I preferred to use the reverse blade and cut from the top on this heavy countertop, but if your tiles are very slippy (they are smaller and lighter than a countertop) and nothing else works, try this.
Let me know how you get on and don't forget to subscribe!
@@BecomingCreative Very helpful. Thank you for your prompt and good advice.! Keep up the good work.! 😊
Does anyone else think this lady is gorgeous ?
Too gorgeous for a Formica video 😂
She's got it!
😂
No
Beauty and Brains,very nice.
Am installing kitchen workbenchs with jigsaw and found you, beautiful (voice too) and great tip on reversible blades, am off to find some 👍 I'll be back!
You're very kind. Thanks Peter. Hope the workbenches go well.
@@BecomingCreative no problem at all, watching you the pleasure is all mine, 🙂 ..incidentally I have not been able to find said jigsaw blades as yet, what brand name are you using ?
Brilliant, thanks. Love the throw back to Blue Peter 😄
Thanks Mr SteamDragon, it was my absolute favourite programme!
Who knew about downcutting blades? I'm glad I stumbled across this video. You are also far more eloquent than Tommy Walsh!
You've made my afternoon Alan. Thank you. Hope you've subscribed. 😆
If I ever need to make an Easter bonnet or keep my garter up, I shall do so :-)
@@motty147 😉 You never know!
A great video, well explained.thankyou
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching. Hope you've subscribed.
Thank you for the clear instruction! I believe for laminate flooring there's also a sawblade with its teeth in the opposite direction, as you do want to have the decoration side of the floor facing on top. What actually happens at 8.06 is that you start to cut already when the saw didn't had enough speed to cut. Use a speedsquare as a starting guide or a straight piece of wood as a guide to start your cut less troublesome, as you do not have to worry to "aim" where your cut has to start. It also appears you force the jigsaw to make the cut too fast. Let the machine do the work for you and the cut will be cleaner on the break-out side and the blades last longer. I also would like to add another safety rule: use ear protection.
And thank you Eric for watching and for your kind words and helpful advice. It's so rewarding that people with so much more experience than me a) watch the videos and then b) add their helpful tips and advice as you have. I'm hoping to build a lovely helpful community here. I hope you will join us by subscribing.
C hain saw has the same issue, the chain must be moving at full speed before contacting wood to cut neatly. Great video, and thank you for teaching about the R blade. Just when I thought I knew everything!
Nicely done. Good details without dragging a video out. I liked the finger analogy crude but effective lol.
Many thanks indeed, glad you enjoyed it. I did toy with the idea of chopping a carrot with the jigsaw to demonstrate how easily one could lop off a finger, but thought this might have people reaching for the smelling salts!
Thanks for video,you have given me confidence to tackle this job!!!
Then mission accomplished Sokoto. That's so good to hear and exactly why I post these videos. Let me know how you get on.
If you apply less pressure with your hands on the whole tool, you will get and even cleaner bottom cut. I meant that if you completed the whole cutting off in say 20 seconds, take another 20 seconds to move the whole tool while cutting all the way, the blade won't take too much stress even though it might heat up. Nice video though. Really helpful 👍
Thanks Ravin. If anyone tries Ravin's method, let me know how you got on. I'm not looking underneath the countertop but would be interested to know how others got on.
@@BecomingCreative I have experienced this myself and in the beginning I would be in a hurry to get the job done and that's how I learnt not to apply too much pressure on the cutting tool.
Thank you !
And thank you Will. Glad you enjoyed it, wishing you and yours and all my subscribers a very happy and healthy Christmas.
Did the work top cutting successfully. Thanks
That's brilliant well done. Give yourself a pat on the back.
Little too use painters tape on the laminate side along the edge you cut it will stop the risk of the laminate chippping also. 🙌🏻
Wonderful, just what I needed. Thanks so much for tip about R blade, will be getting one today!
You're very welcome. Thanks for watching. New video coming soon, subscribe and you'll be notified.
Hi, thank you so much for this video. Masking tape and reversible blade in my makita jigsaw and this works great.
Well done Ben. It's always great to have some feedback of a successful project. More to come soon. Why not subscribe and join in.
@@BecomingCreative thanks for your reply! Yeah this worked great, reversible blade worked great on oak cladding for a friend's stair rail too! Great advice 👍
Excellent video. Very helpful. And such a cute lady 🤗
Many thanks Christopher, glad you enjoyed it.
Just what I needed to know as new widow am attacking DIY with electric tools I have only seen being used not allowed to touch, so thank you.
Well firstly, I'm sorry for your loss Jacqueline and secondly Brava for stepping boldly into the hitherto unknown world of DIY. We are all more capable than we realise and the more jobs you tackle the more confident you will be. Even if you make some mistakes, do not be downhearted or listen to any negative inner voices.
Like pilots, give yourself a safety checklist; Goggles, ear protectors, check power off before and after use. Keep it next to your drill/ saw or whatever then you can be confident you are safe and don't have to reinvent the wheel each time.
As you are a newbie, you might find it useful to keep a project diary. What you are intending to do, how you are going to do it and what tools/ equipment you need. Most importantly when you have completed the project jot down what, if anything, you would have done differently if you were doing it again.
I found putting up pictures particularly satisfying as I see then end result and enjoy it every day. Here's my video on this ruclips.net/video/SmdKBfW67tA/видео.html
I have to say though fixing broken things is immensely satisfy. I'm going to do a video on this shortly.
Good Luck in your next project and let me know how you get on.
Great, nice, an "R," reversible blade, hope I can find one here at Home Depot or Lowes, thanks
HI there, glad you enjoyed the video. If you can't find a reversible blade your local shops, you should be able to get one from Amazon. Alternatively, as I think you might be in the US, I have just checked for you, ACE hardware sell them. Hope you have subscribed?
No coping saw needed, use a fence as a cutting guide, slow and steady let the blade do the work , and don't forget ear defenders.
Thanks for the tips Phil.
Nice video. The blade cuts on the upstroke, so that the wood is pulled towards the plate by the blade, not pushing it away :)
Well that makes sense. Thank you Seth.
wow this lady is smart and cute!
Hopefully that means you enjoyed the video! Many thanks.
I believe you can also use tape to avoid the cracks.
Yes, there's more than one way to crack a nut.
Oh I do love these types of videos, it all makes sense...thanks x
Thank you so much, mission accomplished. Working on another one now, feel free to subscribe so that you don't miss it.
Very good video thx u and I luv the analysis to nails and stilettos thxs so much!
Aw thanks Alis. You've made my day.
Great video👍
Too kind. Thanks so much for watching. Hope you've subscribed to all? A whole range of creative projects await.
Thank you.
You're welcome. Thank you for watching.
thank you
And thank you for watching. Make sure you subscribe and you won't miss any new ones.
Just found you! New subscriber.
Welcome Gina. Thanks for joining, glad you enjoyed the video.
Sometimes you have to cut counters without removing them. Nice.
Why thank you Alabama, glad you enjoyed the video. Another one on drilling holes in walls ( !) coming soon.
Makes perfect sense, thanks! Just an observation but you may want to set your camera to auto exposure as there was quite a lot of white out from over exposure. Other than that, very clearly and nicely presented 🙂
That's a top tip, many thanks for sharing. I'm not a great camera buff, so all advice welcome.😊
You are awesome. Never thought about that.
That's very sweet Noah, thank you.
Excellent.
Thank you so much, that's really encouraging. Next video coming soon on how to make a low ceiling appear higher. You get to hear it here first. Hope you've subscribed.
One more thing... If you don't have the right blade for this... You can turn that board over with the important side down, that way you get a clean cut on the important side
Brilliant!
Thank you so much, that's really encouraging. Hope you've subscribed. Travelling at the moment, but lots more ideas coming soon
No need to rely on your eye to keep to a straight line. Just clamp a piece of batten to the worktop, parallel to the line you want to cut, 1/2 the width of the jigsaw sole plate away from your cut-line. When you're cutting, just keep the edge of the sole plate in contact with the batten.
Another good tip, thanks Barry. Glad you enjoyed the video.
Good video. Would have liked to see a closeup of the R blade.
Thanks Timo. Unfortunately you can't edit youtube vids without deleting and republishing but of you follow the link below the video in the description you should be able to see a photo. Glad you enjoyed it, hope you've subscribed.
A super video; cool quality presentation. Well done!
Aww thank you so much Graham, that means a lot. It's really motivating to have encouragement like this. Coincidentally as this video has gone down so well, I've literally just posted another one on drilling holes in various walls to hang pictures. You get to be the first to know. Thanks again.
Hi There, I've been asked by Good Neighbour exactly which blade I am using in the video. Well firstly, thank you for watching and secondly the blade I used is called star x and I think I got them from screwfix. Their website is down at the moment so I can't give you a link, but the code of the blade you want is T101BR and many different brands make them. This is the link to the Bosch blades. www.ffx.co.uk/tools/product/Bosch-T101Br-3165140012454-Reversible-Pitch-Clean-For-Wood-Jigsaw-Blades-X-5. I'll post the link to the screwfix blades when their website is up and running again.
1. The bland cuts on the up stroke to ensure the jigsaw base plate stays in firm contact with the laminate. You run the danger of lifting if it cuts the otherway.
2. To avoid not being able to see your cut lines mark them out on the underside.
3. Do what works for you.
You're absolutely correct Ian, perhaps we need to redesign the jigsaw so that we can cut from the right side ( to please me) and yet still have a plate underneath to push against ( to please you and physics)- maybe a bracket that sits side ways on the jigsaw and clamps underneath the board being cut. Movement allowed for by caterpillars or ballbearings? Could this be a patent application in the making?
Excellente
You are one of my first comments of this New Year Hassan. What a great way to start. Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it. Please subscribe for more- a very eclectic mix! Happy New Year everyone.
Good tips, Two things though, Never start a saw of any kind when its in contact with the surface to be cut... start the saw first then move it to the cutting area. and 2. don't lean into a power tool like that... if things go pear shaped it could end badly for you...
Thanks for the tips!
Perfect thanks kindly for the video
And thank you for watching. Glad you enjoyed it, hope you will subscribe.
You’re beautiful! Thank you for this video.
And thank you for watching. More to come soon, make sure you subscribe and you won't miss a thing.
Brilliant. Many thanks!
And thank you too, for watching. Glad you enjoyed it.
Very helpful Beautiful lady
Thank you and you're welcome.
Really helpful thankyou, but don't forget to wear a breathing mask to protect your lungs from the fine dust created by the jigsaw.
Thank you Philip, and you are absolutely correct to point out the need for a mask. So thank you too. Hope you have subscribed.
Jigsaws cut upwards because they're cutting toward the table of the saw, pulling the wood/formica/plastic/whatever toward the table. If they cut downward, they'd force the saw in the opposite direction -- upward, making it hop away from the material being cut. Circular saws cut upward -- toward their tables. Tablesaws cut downward -- toward their tables,....
And, for an example of what happens when your jig saw cuts up, see at 8:06 where the saw jumps up off the table.
Thank you so much
Problem I have sink worktop in place cannot move, But i need to cut 1 inch off right hand side to fit new cooker in the jigsaw would not get right to the back any suggestions would be appreciated good vlog by the way didnt know about reverse blades.
Thanks for this Tony. You raised such an interesting query that I have devoted a new video to the answer. I hope this helps you and others in the same situation.
ruclips.net/video/b-OEkRpW-EE/видео.html
And I hope you get your oven to fit!
Bless , your absolutely lovely x
That's very sweet of you John Boy, thank you. Hope you've subscribed? More coming soon.
The some peculiar reason that you do not understand is called a safety measure. You can use a downstroke blade to cut, but that will make the kickback significantly stronger. The safest way to cut is use the upstroke blade and flip the board around. Don't worry, the method you've shown here is already perfect and safe. You don't need to see the board as you're cutting it. This is work, not a show. Trust your measurement. Remember the mantra: "Measure Twice & Cut Once" 👍
Just a couple of points. I don't understand why you used a coping saw to start the cut. You would be less likely to get a square cut compared to the jig saw which would have no trouble starting and would not create any damage to the laminate. I would recommend you clamped a straight edge across the worktop so the jig saw simply follows a dead straight line rather than have to "steer" the jigsaw. You would probably need the clamps used from below as they might get in the way at the start and end however. The BIGGEST problem with down cutting blades is that they can suddenly make the blade and jig saw jump up really viscously (8:06) even if you hold it down as hard as you can. It can be far worse than you experienced... totally unpredictable. At this moment you could ruin the worktop surface as the blade will dig into the surface. It is far easier to cut conventionally from the reverse side as long as you use the straight edge as a guide.. The jig saw will leave a clean cut and you'll have no chance of the jigsaw jumping out of the cut causing damage.
Are you going to do videos on looking after tools . Such as sharpening lawn mowers .
I'm not planning to but I'm sure you will find helpful videos on RUclips. I'd look some out for u but Im in bed with Covid at the moment and my head is full of wool.
Great video thank you.
Thanks John.
how do you cut it if it has laminare on both sides, like from a kitchen cupboard?
would clamping another piece of wood to the 'underside' work to have neat edges on both sides?
which blade then?
That's a very interesting question. I'm about to go away, but let me think about it and do some research for you. My initial thoughts are that you are correct - wood clamped to the underside would protect the underside laminate and a reversible blade will cut cleanly through the top laminate. If you try this before I do let me know how you get on. Make sure you use a new sharp blade to cut through that much thickness.
thank you.... 😊... I found you abit late but better late then never ey...
Glad you enjoyed it . More to come, why not join the subscribers and you'll be notified as soon as the next one's published.
Awesome
Too kind. Thank you for watching. I hope you've subscribed? I'm travelling at present but more coming soon.
@@BecomingCreative yes. Hopefully to see more videos. Good job. Greetings from Ghana
Router jigs are relatively cheap for doing this exact thing 👍
You can put a line on the underside.
What about drilling a hole with a spade bit? I have a laminate countertop that I would like to install a soap dispenser in and I really don’t want to mess up my counter top as they were installed in 2021.
@@alexib5248 To be perfectly honest I have only used spade bits on wood, not laminate. Your problem here is not just which cutting tool to use, but also access to the top as it is already fixed in position.
You could use a sacrificial piece of mdf on top to protect the laminate layer, but difficult to see how you could clamp it in position. Also be careful you don't cut too close to the sink. Personally in your situation I would consider just mounting a bottle dispenser on the wall. Does anyone else here have any suggestions for Alex?
See I didn’t even know I needed clamps until today
It's that extra pair of hands you didn't realise you needed until you sawed into your Mum's dining table- oops! Or is that just me?
Thanks for watching. Don't forget to subscribe to 'all'.
Also, did you know that the base plate of the jigsaw has two sides? The side that you are not using in this video is the side that is especially made to cut laminate.
I didn't know that so thank you for putting it here. Now everyone else knows too.
What if the wood is laminated on both sides?
I must apologise for my work colleague's ill mannered response to your video. Who borrowed my phone. Hoping you can accept my sincere apologie . I have looked myself at your video, well done you madam. James
Apology accepted James. Glad you enjoyed the video.
Excellent!!
That's greatly appreciated. Thank you for watching and glad you enjoyed it.
Thanks for your reply. I’ve just had another go at cutting my worktop with my saw 🪚 but I’ve basically given up on that now.
I’m a bit worried i might mess this up? It’s incredibly difficult. As you can see in my 30 second clip.
I’ve just this minute compelled myself, to have a look on Amazon... for a jigsaw. And yes! I’ve now ordered one. ( Bosch compact 700E ). Hopefully this will make life a bit easier. They all say it’s another good product to use.
i did have a look at that jigsaw... that you saw on screwfix. But then i thought, it would be better, or easier... if i just buy one from Amazon. But thanks anyway.
Saturday afternoon at 13:43H. 10th April 2021. U.K. 🇬🇧 Southampton.
Sounds like a good decision. While you are waiting for it to arrive there are plenty of 'how to cut sink holes in counter top' tutorials to watch to make you feel more confident. ( not by me) this one's pretty good ruclips.net/video/EO9cAlBltfI/видео.html
You can also find a piece of old wood wider than the hold you are cutting ( see tip 4) do not skip this bit.
My top tips?
1 Check underneath that there are no pipes or bits of cupboard in the way of where you want to cut.
2 Use a paddle or spade bit in your drill to drill a starter hole that is wider in diameter that the width of your jigsaw blade.
3 Remember that you can stop and re-start at any time with a jigsaw, you don't have to cut it in one go.
4 Once you get more that half way round secure the bit you are cutting out with a couple of screws ( in the bit that will be thrown away not the countertop) to stop it bouncing as you continue- and probably breaking off ruining all your good work.
Practise using the jigsaw in some old countertop first to get the feel of it.
You can do this: you will not make a mess of it if you take your time and mark your template carefully.
Good luck. Let me know how you get on.
Excellent video, never realised you could purchase a reversable blade, mind you I do have a table saw and use a 64x teeth blade, please keep creating those videos, as just detest those American videos, that talk for hours, when you can just do it in 3x minutes
Hi David, You are kind, thank you. Hope you've subscribed? - make it to 'all' as my videos are so eclectic, that I confuse the algorithms otherwise!
Hello...great video.
I'm about to do this soon...so is this a special blade you got?
Yes. The good old T101BR it cuts on the down stroke rather than on the up stroke which apparently is normal. Here is the link for screwfix
www.screwfix.com/p/t101br-various-material-jigsaw-blades-100mm-3-pack/6628x
It doesn't have to be this brand it just has to be a T101BR.
@@BecomingCreative ahhh ok great! And is this a universal blade?
@@jacksonbrown2827 So long as you find a blade with the code T101 BR on the hilt you should have the correct blade whatever the brand. Look at the direction of the teeth- if they look like your top teeth ( for biting down) you have the correct blade. Good luck with your project - and if I could be permitted a bit of shameless self promotion have a look at Becoming Creative Magazine on Facebook. I am launching the magazine soon and this tells you what is happening heading towards that launch - ooooh exciting- well hopefully!
@@BecomingCreative thank you so much for the replies ...and your analogies are great btw...take care and good luck with the launch🙏
@@jacksonbrown2827 Many thanks.
Well explained video , Except you didn't tell us the name and model number of the jigsaw blade , which would have been helpful, Thanks anyway
Hi Malcolm, thanks for your comments. The details of the blades are in the comments below, but basically the brand doesn't matter so much as the code which is T101BR- it's the R part of it which indicates you have a reversible blade. I got mine from screwfix www.screwfix.com/p/t101br-various-material-jigsaw-blades-100mm-3-pack/6628x and there is a link below for ones manufactured by Bosch which I'll repeat here so that all the info is in one place. www.ffx.co.uk/tools/product/Bosch-T101Br-3165140012454-Reversible-Pitch-Clean-For-Wood-Jigsaw-Blades-X-5
Hope your project goes well.
PS I've now changed the video description to include details of the blade, which I hope makes life easier for everyone.Thanks for the feedback.
Thanks for your reply , Most people do these videos, don't reply at all, Keep the videos coming.THANKS