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A100man
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PostPosted: 13:09 - 04 Dec 2020    Post subject: Cutting MFC Reply with quote
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I am part way through cutting some kitchen units to size. I can get a decent edge on the MFC material using a sharp, fine-pitch hand saw using making tape to reduce chipping but it only seems effective on the down stroke side, on the other side I get some chips.

It's not hyper critical but I want to do the best job I can so if I'm missing a trick somewhere please let me know.
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PostPosted: 13:39 - 04 Dec 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
I use a palm router for laminate sheets, it can cut 0.8mm unmounted laminate no problem.
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PostPosted: 13:49 - 04 Dec 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
You can get jigsaw blades that only cut on the downstroke - designed for doing just this.
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PostPosted: 14:04 - 04 Dec 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
panrider_uk wrote:
You can get jigsaw blades that only cut on the downstroke - designed for doing just this.

This....

https://www.toolstation.com/trend-t101br-down-cut-jigsaw-blade/p41772
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PostPosted: 14:37 - 04 Dec 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
panrider_uk wrote:
You can get jigsaw blades that only cut on the downstroke - designed for doing just this.


Well you learn something new every day Thumbs Up Karma
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PostPosted: 14:50 - 04 Dec 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
Islander wrote:
panrider_uk wrote:
You can get jigsaw blades that only cut on the downstroke - designed for doing just this.


Well you learn something new every day Thumbs Up Karma


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PostPosted: 14:51 - 04 Dec 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
panrider_uk wrote:
You can get jigsaw blades that only cut on the downstroke - designed for doing just this.


Tricky cutting straight lines with a jig saw - even using a guide..
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PostPosted: 15:25 - 04 Dec 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
A100man wrote:
panrider_uk wrote:
You can get jigsaw blades that only cut on the downstroke - designed for doing just this.


Tricky cutting straight lines with a jig saw - even using a guide..


I agree
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PostPosted: 16:05 - 04 Dec 2020    Post subject: Re: Cutting MFC Reply with quote
A100man wrote:
I am part way through cutting some kitchen units to size. I can get a decent edge on the MFC material using a sharp, fine-pitch hand saw using making tape to reduce chipping but it only seems effective on the down stroke side, on the other side I get some chips.

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It's 'orrible stuff. You could, if neccessary, cut near to the line, using your saw, and then clamp up a couple of straight battens and go at it with a belt sander. I doubt you will get a very good finish with a saw, but you could try clamping up batten on the line and saw to that, which might reduce blade flex and edge chipping. I have heard of people scoring each side of the board on the line, but. A router and an TCT bit?
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PostPosted: 16:09 - 04 Dec 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
A100man wrote:
Tricky cutting straight lines with a jig saw - even using a guide..

Plus MFC tends to be full of all sorts of bits of crap like grit and bits of metal rubbish which will take the edge off your blade's teeth. Then it will want to cut curves. It's horrid stuff to cut.
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PostPosted: 19:19 - 04 Dec 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
I thought MCF flounced months ago?
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PostPosted: 21:39 - 04 Dec 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
A100man wrote:
panrider_uk wrote:
You can get jigsaw blades that only cut on the downstroke - designed for doing just this.


Tricky cutting straight lines with a jig saw - even using a guide..


Agreed. They're alright for very thin material but that's about it.

I would use a router run against a suitable straight edge. Smile
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PostPosted: 15:01 - 09 Dec 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
Ok so last night I did cut the door I was concerned about. First I experimented with some new Bosch down-stroke blades in my Bosch jig saw. OK ish if running with minimum pendulum and highish blade-speed..

Tried again the fine toothed Spear and Jackson predator hand saw which was better - I used that in the end at a shallow angle and got no chips on the surface on show and just a few on the inside of the door which I could touch up with white paint if needed. Finished and squared the edge with a block of wood and 'sand' paper.

So once again a sharp hand saw wins the day..

.. PS I don't have a router
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