Cutting out hole for sink in worktop tomorrow - any tips?
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as title. I will be taking a jig saw to an expensive (Duropal laminate) worktop tomorrow to cut out hole for sink, and electric hob. Fingers crossed 
Any tips before I start? Eg is it ok to cut from the top surface. My jig saw has 4 settings for the amount of 'swing' on the blade. I normally just have a little swing, eg 1 or 2, is that what you would suggest.
Any tips before I start? Eg is it ok to cut from the top surface. My jig saw has 4 settings for the amount of 'swing' on the blade. I normally just have a little swing, eg 1 or 2, is that what you would suggest.ta. Masking tape; pva on my list. Also these blades look decent - I will use once and then chuck. The reviews seem good and they are reverse cut so I can cut from above. It's a Franke sink so I think it probably has a template.
http://www.screwfix.com/p/erbauer-101br-wood-jigsa...
http://www.screwfix.com/p/erbauer-101br-wood-jigsa...
hi all I'll take some pics tomorrow.
We cut worktop to length first with a circular saw (had worktop upside down so didn't chip) then fitted it, and then cut hob out with worktop in situ. Mainly so it didn't snap if we did it on trestles and then carry it over.
I bought the reverse blades for jigsaw - they worked very well. I cut from the top (for the hob - haven't done the sink yet) with no pendulum, and it didn't chip at all. I used wide masking tape to protect the (grey) surface and enable me to see the pencil lines. It cut very straight (vertically) and without too much effort - I think because the blades are brand new and appear to be vey good quality it just worked really well.
Still pretty stressful though as one mistake and it's a mega problem! Will finish sink cutout tomorrow.
We cut worktop to length first with a circular saw (had worktop upside down so didn't chip) then fitted it, and then cut hob out with worktop in situ. Mainly so it didn't snap if we did it on trestles and then carry it over.
I bought the reverse blades for jigsaw - they worked very well. I cut from the top (for the hob - haven't done the sink yet) with no pendulum, and it didn't chip at all. I used wide masking tape to protect the (grey) surface and enable me to see the pencil lines. It cut very straight (vertically) and without too much effort - I think because the blades are brand new and appear to be vey good quality it just worked really well.
Still pretty stressful though as one mistake and it's a mega problem! Will finish sink cutout tomorrow.
Well got it done. Minor bit of damage to the wall where we had to force it down a bit, (above the washing machine) to be made good after. We didn't fancy removing and trying to trim a fraction off that corner (hey we're not experts!). Then when it was in place we cut the cut-outs out. I pva'd it.
It's a very small flat before anyone questions the layout!
It's a very small flat before anyone questions the layout!
Got taps, pipes and waste fitted today, and sink fully fitted with silicon. I have to say Franke sinks - recommended 
Re - it being close to wall, yes I know. However in practice it is ok. Drainer can't go to the left as bowl would stick down into the upper drawers of the next (80cm BTW to the poster above) unit. Also re- slim people only need apply, well it will be rented to 20-something up & comings, so they're all fit as young trendy things are these days. As I said, very limited options because of flat. I've tried it and IMO it's fine.
here it was a few months ago:
Matching old wall with newer wall; old stud which can't be moved etc limits where electric sockets can be put; difficult drainage decisions as don't want to cut through more joists to run pipes etc makes it all very difficult. I can see why builders like new build, believe me.
Re - it being close to wall, yes I know. However in practice it is ok. Drainer can't go to the left as bowl would stick down into the upper drawers of the next (80cm BTW to the poster above) unit. Also re- slim people only need apply, well it will be rented to 20-something up & comings, so they're all fit as young trendy things are these days. As I said, very limited options because of flat. I've tried it and IMO it's fine.
here it was a few months ago:
Matching old wall with newer wall; old stud which can't be moved etc limits where electric sockets can be put; difficult drainage decisions as don't want to cut through more joists to run pipes etc makes it all very difficult. I can see why builders like new build, believe me.
Edited by CoolHands on Monday 3rd August 22:42
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