Cutting Formica Countertop With Jigsaw. Circular saw with a thin kerf (space left by cut of blade) carbide blade with 60 teeth. Then, use a drill with a spade or paddle bit to drill a starting hole for your countertop cutting jig. Cutting a laminate countertop with a jigsaw is one of the few ways to deal with this challenging material.
Use a tape measure to determine how much of the countertop you need to remove.use a pencil to mark the points on the countertop and backsplash where you want to cut the countertop.
I have a length of formica counter top that has been mounted for several years. After gluing down use your router with a formica bit to finish and trim. When cutting formica always cut from the back side. Formica is the brand name of a decorative laminate covering used for countertops, flooring and furniture fabrication. Drill two starter holes in opposite. This guide is about jigsaw cutting techniques. These cut the formica pretty well, but left a really jagged edge. If you are needing to miter a 45 degree.
